John Deere 4955 Specs ( 1988-1992 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.5625x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 32 qts (30.3 L) |
| Description | John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 466 ci (7.6 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches (0.381 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Power (net) | 225.3 hp (168.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 176.48 hp (131.6 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 225.3 hp (168.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 200 hp (149.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 210.00 hp (156.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Gears | 15 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 6 reverse |
| Transmission | John Deere Power Shift / John Deere Quad-Range |
| Type | full power shift / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 15-speed full power shift / 16-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 15-speed full power shift / 16-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Sound Gard cab standard. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 102 gal (386.1 L) |
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| PowerShift Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
| PS MFWD Hydraulic system | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
| QuadRange Hydraulic system | 26.9 gal (101.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| PowerShift Capacity | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2530 psi (174.4 bar) |
| PS MFWD Capacity | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
| Pump flow | 29.5 gpm (111.7 lpm) |
| QuadRange Capacity | 26.9 gal (101.8 L) |
| SCV flow | 20.6 gpm (78.0 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 7486 lbs*Advertised as 9710 pounds, the tractor was only able to lift 5504 during testing. (3395 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 120 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 118.5 inches (300 cm) |
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| 4WD Wheelbase | 117.1 inches (297 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 24,665 lbs (11188 kg) |
| Height (cab) | 118.8 inches (301 cm) |
| Operating weight | 18,370 lbs (20.8R42 duals) (8332 kg) |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.94 by 118 inches (100 by 2997 mm) / 3.94 by 108 inches (100 by 2743 mm) |
| Width | 118 inches*Minimum width with standard axle. (299 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 118.5 inches (300 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 117.1 inches (297 cm) |
| Weight | 18,370 lbs (8332 kg) |
4955 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the rear of the 4955, above the PTO shaft. |
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4955 Serial Numbers
| 1989 | 1001 |
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| 1990 | 3501 |
| 1991 | 7001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 4955 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 1622
| Description | Diesel PowerShift 4WDApril 1 - June 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1622 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 12 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 10.9 gal/hour (41.3 l/hour) / 11.0 gal/hour (41.6 l/hour) / 11.1 gal/hour (42.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 210.00 hp (156.6 kW) / 176.48 hp (131.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 23,715 lbs (10757 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 202.73 hp (151.2 kW) |
References
| Description | Powerful Pickups published in 1990, by John Deere / New Firepower published in 1988, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 4555, 4755, and 4955 Tractors (OMAR110016) published in 1989 / Operator's Manual 4055, 4255, 4455, 4755, and 4955 Tractors (OMAR110280) published in 1991 / Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1989, by John Deere / The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere |
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