John Deere 4955
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| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| John Deere 4955 Engine | |
| John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
 Engine details ... |
| John Deere 4955 Transmissions | |
| 15-speed full power shift | |
| 16-speed partial power shift | |
 Transmission details ... |
| John Deere 4955 Power | |
| 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 |
 Performance test details ... | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Power steering | |
| Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Sound Gard cab standard. | |
| Photos | |
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 John Deere 4955 photos... | |
| Capacity | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear Type | III |
| Rear lift | 7486 lbs*Advertised as 9710 pounds, the tractor was only able to lift 5504 during testing. 3395 kg |
| 8274 lbs*With optional assist cylinder. Advertised as 10560 pounds, but actual tested lift was 7281 pounds. 3753 kg | |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | hydraulic |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 118.5 inches 300 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 117.1 inches 297 cm |
| Weight | 18,370 lbs 8332 kg |
 Full dimensions and tires ... | |
| John Deere 4955 attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
 Attachment details ... |
| 4955 Serial Number Location | |
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| Serial number plate on the rear of the 4955, above the PTO shaft. |
| 4955 Serial Numbers | |
| 1989 | 1001 |
| 1990 | 3501 |
| 1991 | 7001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 120 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| 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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