John Deere 4455

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4455 is a row-crop tractor that was produced by John Deere from 1988 to 1992. It offers a choice between two-wheel drive or mechanical front-wheel drive configurations, and comes equipped with a 141.60 HP six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine at rated speed. This tractor is suitable for various agricultural tasks and was built to deliver power and performance with advanced features for that time, such as power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an optional Sound Guard cab. The 4455 series stood out for its durability and is regarded as a reliable machine for farming operations.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 141.60

Transmission: Powershift

Operating Weight: 15275

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 9872

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John Deere 4455 Tractor

John Deere 4455 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 69% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Average

Greater than 39% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 94% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 466
Bore (in): 4.57
Stroke (in): 4.76
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 141.60

Transmission

Type: Powershift
Forward Gears: 15
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 158.6
Width (in): 108.7
Height (in): 116.5
Operating Weight (lb): 15275

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent with hydraulic clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 27.1
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: 1992
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: Category 2
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 9872
Operator Station Type: Sound Guard cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September to October, 1989

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 148.14 HP (110.47 kW) at 1900 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 8.37 Gal/hr (31.67 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.405 lb/hp.hr (0.246 kg/kW.h)
Fuel Efficiency: 17.05 Hp.hr/gal (3.36 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power in 9th (B3) Gear: 128.59 HP (95.89 kW) with a drawbar pull of 6115 lbs (27.20 kN) and a speed of 7.89 mph (12.69 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.447 lb/hp.hr (0.272 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.46 Hp.hr/gal (3.05 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 469 lb.-ft. (636 Nm) at 1350 rpm
Torque Rise: 37.5%

Three Point Hitch Performance

Maximum Force Exerted (with lift assist cylinder): 9872 lbs (43.9 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate: 27.1 GPM (102.6 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 32.0 HP (23.8 kW) at delivery pressure of 2100 psi (145 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Rated PTO Speed (2200 rpm): 17.05 Hp.hr/gal (3.36 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 8.37 Gal/hr (31.67 l/h) at 2200 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(1989).Test 1628: John Deere 4455 Quadrange Diesel 16-Speed. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1939