John Deere 4455

John Deere 4455 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 4455 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1988 – 1992.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 4455 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

John Deere 4455 Production

















Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: John Deere
Type: Row-Crop tractor
Factories: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
  Saltillo, Mexico
Original price: $60,000 (1992 )


John Deere 4455 Power













Engine:
Engine (net): 156.9 hp
117.0 kW
PTO (claimed): 140 hp
104.4 kW
Drawbar (tested): 128.59 hp
95.9 kW
PTO (tested): 148.14 hp
110.5 kW

John Deere 4455 Electrical



















Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 120
Batteries: 2
Battery CCA: 925
Battery volts: 12

John Deere 4455 Mechanical































Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives: inboard planetary
Steering: power
Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Sound Guard cab standard. Four-post ROPS on Mexican-built models.
Transmissions: 16-speed partial power shift
  15-speed full power shift

Capacity
















Fuel: 65 gal
246.0 L
Hydraulic system: 13.5 gal
51.1 L (Powershift 2WD)
  15.9 gal
60.2 L (Powershift 4WD)
  16 gal
60.6 L (Quad-Range 2WD)
  17.2 gal
65.1 L (Quad-Range 4WD)

Hydraulics




























Type: closed center
Capacity: 13.5 gal
51.1 L (Powershift 2WD)
  15.9 gal
60.2 L (Powershift 4WD)
  16 gal
60.6 L (Quad-Range 2WD)
  17.2 gal
65.1 L (Quad-Range 4WD)
Pressure: 2530 psi
174.4 bar
Valves: 2 or 3
Pump flow: 26.5 gpm
100.3 lpm
SCV flow: 20.6 gpm
78.0 lpm

Tracktor Hitch










Rear Type: IIIN/II
Rear lift: 5504 lbs
2496 kg *Advertised as 6550 pounds, the tractor was only able to lift 5504 during testing.
  7281 lbs
3302 kg *With optional assist cylinder. Advertised as 8470 pounds, but actual tested lift was 7281 pounds.

Power Take-off (PTO)










Rear PTO: independent
Clutch: hydraulic
Rear RPM: 540/1000 (1.375)

John Deere 4455 Engine detail

















































Engine Detail
John Deere
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement: 466 ci
7.6 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.5625×4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm
Fuel system: direct injection
Air cleaner: dual paper elements
Compression: 16:1
Rated RPM: 2200
Idle RPM: 800-2400
Operating RPM: 1500-2200
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts: 12
Coolant capacity: 27 qts
25.6 L
Intake valve clearance: 0.020 inches
0.508 mm
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.020 inches
0.508 mm



John Deere 4455 Transmission overview

Engine Oil




















Transmission: John Deere Quad Range
Type: partial power shift
Gears: 16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch: hydraulic wet disc
2WD Oil capacity: 64 qts
60.6 L
4WD Oil capacity: 68.8 qts
65.1 L
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift.

John Deere 4455 Dimensions





































2WD Wheelbase: 106.7 inches
271 cm
4WD Wheelbase: 105.3 inches
267 cm
Length: 158.6 inches
402 cm
Width: 109 inches
276 cm *Minimum width with standard axle.
Height (steering wheel): 92.8 inches
235 cm
Height (cab): 116.5 inches
295 cm
Shipping weight: 14,145 lbs
6416 kg
Operating weight: 15,275 lbs
6928 kg (4WD Powershift)
Rear axle: Rack-and-pinion: 3.625 by 109 inches
92 by 2768 mm
Rear axle: Rack-and-pinion: 3.625 by 119 inches
92 by 3022 mm
Front tread: 60.5 to 88 inches
153 to 223 cm
Rear tread: 62 to 116 inches
157 to 294 cm

John Deere 4455 Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1619













































OCED Tractor Test 1619
Diesel Powershift 4WD
April 1, 1989 – May 1, 1979
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1619 file
PTO performance
Max power: 146.86 hp
109.5 kW
Fuel use: 8.1 gal/hour
30.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed: 141.60 hp
105.6 kW
Fuel use: 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 122.53 hp
91.4 kW
Fuel use: 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour
Gear 12 used for power test.
Max pull: 17,446 lbs
7913 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.










OCED Tractor Test 1628


































OCED Tractor Test 1628
Diesel Quad-Range 2WD
September 1 – October 1, 1989
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1628 file
PTO performance
Max power: 148.14 hp
110.5 kW
Fuel use: 8.2 gal/hour
31.0 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed: 142.69 hp
106.4 kW
Fuel use: 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 128.59 hp
95.9 kW
Max pull: 17,161 lbs
7784 kg

FAQ

Is John Deere 4455 a good tractor?

The John Deere 4455 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a John Deere 4455 take?

Check out the John Deere 4455 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year John Deere made the 4255

The John Deere 4455 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1988 – 1992

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