John Deere

4555

Farm tractor · 1988–1992 · 173 hp

The John Deere 4555 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1988 to 1992. It features a John Deere engine, and power steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 16 forward and 6 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement466 ci (7.6 L)
Bore4.56 in (116 mm)
Stroke4.75 in (121 mm)
Compression Ratio16
Power Net173 hp (129 kW)
Power PTO156.83 hp (121.2 kW)
Power Drawbar139.99 hp (104.4 kW)
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
Coolant Capacity32 qts (30.3 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,200 RPM
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Transmission

Transmission Typepartial power shift
Transmission ModelJohn Deere Quad Range
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Transmission DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift.
Available Options16-speed partial power shift, 15-speed full power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center
Pump Flow29.5 gpm (111.7 lpm)
Pressure2,530 psi (174.4 bar)
Valves2
Scv Flow20.6 gpm (78 lpm)
System Capacity18.5 gal (70 L)

PTO

Rear Typeindependent
Clutchhydraulic

Hitch

Rear TypeIII
Rear Lift5,281 lbs (2,395 kg)

Dimensions

Width118 in (299 cm)
Height Cab118.8 in (301 cm)
Wheelbase118.5 in (300 cm)

Weight

Operating15,840 lbs (7,185 kg)
Ballasted21,755 lbs (9,868 kg)

Fuel

Capacity102 gal (386.1 L)

Steering

Typepower

Cab

CabSound-Gard cab

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride DB2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride DBM2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCP2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCPM2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCP3760Rotary Cutters60"95 hp
Land Pride RCPM3760Rotary Cutters60"95 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1629
September-October, 1989

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
156.83HP
Sound
85dB(A)