John Deere

John Deere 4055

The John Deere 4055 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1988 to 1992. It features a 7.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 126.1 hp net power. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 16-speed partial power shift and a 15-speed full power shift. It is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations with inboard planetary final drives and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The 4055 has a Sound-Gard cab and a fuel capacity of 65 gallons. Its hydraulic system is closed center with multiple capacity options depending on transmission and drive type. The rear hitch is category II with tested lift capacities of 5504 lbs standard and 7281 lbs with optional assist. The rear PTO is independent with 540/1000 rpm options. The tractor weighs between 12,130 and 13,955 pounds and rides on 10.00-16 front tires and 18.4-38 rear tires for 2WD models. Attachments include several John Deere loaders with varying lift and breakout capacities.

Power126 hp

Founded1988 - 1992

Model4055

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4055

Power

Engine (net)	126.1 hp (94.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	114.11 hp (85.1 kW)
PTO (claimed)	106 hp (79.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	100.07 hp (74.6 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Cooling	liquid-cooled inline
Idle RPM	800-2400
Cylinders	6-cylinder
Rated RPM	2200
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.5625x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm)
Compression	16:1
Fuel system	direct injection
Power (net)	126.1 hp (94.0 kW)
Displacement	466 ci (7.6 L)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Manufacturer	John Deere
Oil capacity	19 qts (18.0 L)
Operating RPM	1500-2200
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	27 qts (25.6 L)

Capacity

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

Dimensions

Weight	12130 to 13955 pounds
Front tire	10.00-16
2WD Rear tire	18.4-38
2WD Wheelbase	106.7 inches (271 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	105.3 inches (267 cm)

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

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

Mechanical

Cab	Sound-Gard cab
Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives	inboard planetary
Power steering	Yes

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Series	4055 Series
Built in	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Years produced	1988 - 1992

Attachments

Loaders	John Deere 265 loader, John Deere 280 loader, John Deere 840 loader

Transmission

Note	Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift.
Type 1	partial power shift
Type 2	full power shift
Gears 1	16 forward and 6 reverse
Gears 2	15 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch 1	hydraulic wet disc
Clutch 2	hydraulic wet disc
Transmission 1	John Deere Quad Range
Transmission 2	John Deere Power Shift
2WD Oil capacity 1	64 qts (60.6 L)
2WD Oil capacity 2	53.9 qts (51.0 L)
4WD Oil capacity 1	68.8 qts (65.1 L)
4WD Oil capacity 2	63.4 qts (60.0 L)
Transmission options	16-speed partial power shift, 15-speed full power shift

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	II
Rear lift	5504 lbs (2496 kg) - Advertised as 6550 pounds, the tractor was only able to lift 5504 during testing.
Rear lift with assist	7281 lbs (3302 kg) - With optional assist cylinder. Advertised as 8470 pounds, but actual tested lift was 7271 pounds.

Attachment details

265 Loader	Weight2619 lbs (1187 kg) Breakout5730 lbs (2599 kg) Rollback43° Boom cylinder3.125 inches (7 cm) Bucket widths61 inches (154 cm), 73 inches (185 cm), 85 inches (215 cm), 97 inches (246 cm) Reach (dumped)25.6 inches (65 cm) Bucket cylinder2.75 inches (6 cm) Height (at pin)157 inches (398 cm) Clearance (level)150 inches (381 cm) Clearance (dumped)123 inches (312 cm) Lift (full at pin)3920 lbs (1778 kg)
280 Loader	NoteFor use on tractors with four-wheel drive. Weight2795 lbs (1267 kg) Breakout6220 lbs (2821 kg) Rollback41° Boom cylinder3.5 inches (8 cm) Bucket widths85 inches (215 cm), 97 inches (246 cm) Reach (dumped)26 inches (66 cm) Bucket cylinder3.125 inches (7 cm) Height (at pin)178 inches (452 cm) Clearance (level)173 inches (439 cm) Clearance (dumped)152 inches (386 cm) Lift (full at pin)4580 lbs (2077 kg)
840 Loader	Rollback40° Dump angle60° Bucket width96.5 inches (245 cm) Clearance (dumped)149 inches (378 cm)