John Deere

4955

Farm tractor · 1988–1992 · 225 hp

The John Deere 4955 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1988 to 1992. It features a John Deere engine, and power steering. The transmission is a full power shift type with 15 forward and 4 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 Net225.3 hp (168 kW)
Power PTO156.6 kW
Power Drawbar176.48 hp (131.6 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 Typefull power shift
Transmission ModelJohn Deere Power Shift
Gears15 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Available Options15-speed full power shift, 16-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center
Pump Flow29.5 gpm (111.7 lpm)
Pressure2,530 psi (174.4 bar)
Scv Flow20.6 gpm (78 lpm)

Hitch

Rear TypeIII
Rear Lift7,486 lbs (3,395 kg)

Dimensions

Width118 in (299 cm)
Height Cab118.8 in (301 cm)
Wheelbase117.1 in (297 cm)

Weight

Operating18,370 lbs (8,332 kg)
Ballasted24,665 lbs (11,188 kg)

Fuel

Capacity102 gal (386.1 L)

Steering

Typepower

Cab

CabSound Gard standard

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride BB3584Box Blades84"45 hp
Land Pride BB3596Box Blades96"45 hp
Land Pride BB3578Box Blades78"45 hp
Land Pride BB1272Box Blades72"
Land Pride BB1260Box Blades60"
Land Pride BB1248Box Blades48"
Land Pride BB1566Box Blades66"
Land Pride BB1572Box Blades72"
Land Pride BB1560Box Blades60"
Land Pride BB1266Box Blades66"
Land Pride BB1254Box Blades54"

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 #1622
April-June, 1989

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
0.77HP
Sound
87dB(A)