John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 455
The John Deere 455 is a garden tractor from the 400 Series produced from 1992 to 2001. It features a 22HP Yanmar 881cc 3-cylinder diesel engine and a Tuff Torq K91 shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock and hydrostatic power steering, with optional four-wheel steering. It has wet disc brakes and an open operator station with an optional cozy cab and heater. The 455 supports a variety of attachments including mid-mount mower decks (48", 54", 60"), snowblowers, blades, and a front-end loader. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced at $10,995 in 1995.
Power22 hp
Founded48/54/60" deck
Model455
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 455
Engine
| Engine | 22HP Yanmar 881cc 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 48 inches (121 cm) |
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| Height | 51.2 inches (130 cm) |
| Length | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| 2WS Weight | 965 lbs (437 kg) |
| AWS Weight | 1060 lbs (480 kg) |
| Height (cab) | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| 2WS Wheelbase | 50.4 inches (128 cm) |
| AWS Wheelbase | 49.4 inches (125 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 470 |
| Battery Group | 45 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | Gerotor |
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| Pressure | 1000 psi (69.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 4.65 gpm (17.6 lpm) |
| Mid valves | 2 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Cozy cab available with optional heater. |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Four-wheel steering | Optional |
Production
| Series | 400 Series |
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| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Original price | $10,995 in 1995 |
| Years produced | 1992 - 2001 |
Attachments
| Notes | The model 40 front-end loader could only be used on tractors with two-wheel steering. The 455 was compatible with a 42-inch hydraulic tiller (M04390X) on the three-point hitch. To mount the front blade or snowblower the 455 requires the front hitch (BM17347). The front PTO kit (BM17330) is required for a snowblower. |
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Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil type | John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD J20D |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq K91 |
| 2WS Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| AWS Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 (Optional) |
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| Rear lift | 650 lbs (294 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| 1993 | 010001 |
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| 1994 | 020001 |
| 1995 | 030001 |
| 1996 | 040001 |
| 1997 | 050001 |
| 1998 | 060001 |
| 1999 | 070001 |
| 2000 | 080001 |
| 2001 | 090001 |
| Serial number location | Serial number decal on the right side of the 455 tractor frame, above and behind the front axle. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf rear tires | 26x12.00-12, 23x8.50-12, 23x10.50-12 |
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| Lawn/turf front tires | 18x8.50-8, 16x6.50-8, 16x7.50-8 |
Attachments details
| 40 Loader | 215 lbs lift (full at pin) (97 kg), 500 lbs breakout (226 kg), 600 lbs breakout (bucket) (272 kg), 50° dump, 22 inches reach (dumped) (55 cm), 42.5 inches reach (ground) (107 cm), 18° rollback (ground line), 70 inches height (at pin) (177 cm), 53 inches clearance (dumped) (134 cm), boom cyl: 1.50 inches (3 cm), bucket cyl: 1.75 inches (4 cm), weight: 580 lbs (263 kg), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm) |
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| 54" Blade | John Deere 1490M, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), 11 inches lift (27 cm), 3.5 inches cut (8 cm), 184 lbs (83 kg), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle |
| 48" Mower deck | John Deere BM17205, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 59.9 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut adjustments: 25, Weight: 175 lbs (79 kg) |
| 54" Mower deck | John Deere BM17206, 54 inches (137 cm), Total width: 65.9 inches (167 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut adjustments: 25, Weight: 185 lbs (83 kg) |
| 60" Mower deck | John Deere BM17220, 60 inches (152 cm), Total width: 72.5 inches (184 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut adjustments: 25, Weight: 300 lbs (136 kg) |
| 46" Snow blower | John Deere 1481M, 46 inches width (116 cm), single-stage, Clear height:30.625 inches (77 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 250 lbs (113 kg) |
| 47" Snow blower | John Deere 1471M, 47 inches width (119 cm), dual-stage, Clear height:30.625 inches (77 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 300 lbs (136 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO | independent (Rear PTO optional. Tractor must be off for shifting between rear, mid, or both PTOs.) |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| Mid PTO Clutch | electro-hydraulic |