John Deere 4955

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4955 is a powerful row crop tractor made from 1988 to 1992. It has a strong diesel engine with 6 cylinders that can produce 210 horsepower. This tractor is built for heavy work, weighing in at 24,665 pounds, which is very high compared to other tractors.

The 4955 has a 2-wheel drive system and a full power shift transmission with 15 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. It comes with a comfortable cab for the driver and has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools. The tractor's hydraulic system can pump 30.6 gallons of fluid per minute, which is lower than average. It also has a PTO (Power Take-Off) that spins at 1000 rpm, useful for running other farm equipment. With its strong engine and heavy build, the John Deere 4955 is well-suited for tough farming jobs.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 210 hp (156.6 kW)

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 24665 lb (11188 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 4955 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 4955 is Above Average. It is greater than 79% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 4955 is Excellent. It is greater than 94% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 4955 is Above Average. It is greater than 82% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 4955 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged and intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
466 ci (7.6 L)
Bore
4.56 in (115.9 mm)
Stroke
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
210 hp (156.6 kW)
Tested Power Output
203 hp (151.2 kW)

Transmission

Type
Full power shift
Forward Gears
15
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Brake Type
Differential hydraulic wet disc