Engine Horsepower: 225 hp
Manufactured: 1988 to 1992
John Deere 4955 Summary
The John Deere 4955 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1988 to 1992 as part of the 4055 Series. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. The tractor features a John Deere 7.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine with a net horsepower of 225.3 hp, a claimed PTO power of 200 hp, and tested PTO power of 210 hp. Production variants include 15-speed full power shift and 16-speed partial power shift transmissions.

John Deere 4955 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactures and where is the tractor produced?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Model: 4955
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Engine
What type of engine does the John Deere 4955 use?
- Engine: John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmissions
How many transmission options are available for this tractor?
- Options: 15-speed full power shift, 16-speed partial power shift
Horsepower
What is the horsepower output of the John Deere 4955 in different components?
- Engine (net): 225.3 hp (168.0 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 200 hp (149.1 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 176.48 hp (131.6 kW)
- PTO (tested): 210.00 hp (156.6 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of this tractor?
- Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
- Final drives: inboard planetary
- Steering: Power steering
- Brakes: Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
- Cab: Sound Gard cab standard
Capacity
What are the capacities of various systems in the John Deere 4955?
- Fuel: 102 gal (386.1 L)
- 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
What are the hydraulic specifications of this tractor?
- Type: closed center
- PowerShift Capacity: 18.5 gal (70.0 L)
- PS MFWD Capacity: 20 gal (75.7 L)
- QuadRange Capacity: 26.9 gal (101.8 L)
- Pressure: 2530 psi (174.4 bar)
- Valves: 2 or 3
- Pump flow: 29.5 gpm (111.7 lpm)
- SCV flow: 20.6 gpm (78.0 lpm)
Tractor hitch
What are the specifications for the rear hitch on this tractor?
- Rear Type: III
- Rear lift: 7486 lbs (3395 kg), 8274 lbs (3753 kg) with optional assist cylinder
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO features of the John Deere 4955?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Clutch: hydraulic
- Rear PTO Type: 1000 (1.75)
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and weight specifications for the 4955?
- 2WD Wheelbase: 118.5 inches (300 cm)
- 4WD Wheelbase: 117.1 inches (297 cm)
- Weight: 18,370 lbs (8332 kg)
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of this tractor?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: alternator
- Charging amps: 120
- Batteries: 2
- Battery CCA: 925
- Battery volts: 12
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