John Deere 4555

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4555 is a row-crop tractor with a 7.6L turbocharged diesel engine producing 156.89 hp at 2200 rpm and 496 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm. It features a 15-speed full power shift transmission and a choice of 2WD or 4WD chassis. The three-point hitch has a lift capacity ranging from 8,700 lbs to 10,518 lbs depending on cylinder size. Key specs include a 466 cu in displacement, 4.56" bore, 4.75" stroke, and a 1000 rpm rear PTO. It has hydraulically-actuated wet disc brakes and a closed-center hydraulic system. The unladen weight is 17,755 lbs, while the ballasted operating weight is 21,755 lbs. Additional details on performance, dimensions, and system parameters are available in the independent test results.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 156.89

Transmission: Full power shift

Operating Weight: 17,755 (unladen); 21,755 (ballasted)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 8,700 lbs (basic), 9,860 lbs (with 44 mm lift cylinder), 10,518 lbs (with 55 mm lift cylinder)

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John Deere 4555 Tractor

John Deere 4555 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 56% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 13% 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): 4.56
Stroke (in): 4.75
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 156.89

Transmission

Type: Full power shift
Forward Gears: 15 (Full power shift)
Reverse Gears: 4 (Full power shift)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): 117.7
Height (in): 118.5 (cab)
Operating Weight (lb): 17,755 (unladen); 21,755 (ballasted)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent with hydraulic clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 998
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 32
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 3
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 8,700 lbs (basic), 9,860 lbs (with 44 mm lift cylinder), 10,518 lbs (with 55 mm lift cylinder)
Operator Station Type: Sound-Gard cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center