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John Deere 4055

John Deere 4055 tractor
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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.
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Power126 hp
Founded1988 - 1992
Model4055

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

Weight:2619 lbs (1187 kg)
Breakout:5730 lbs (2599 kg)
Rollback:43°
Boom cylinder:3.125 inches (7 cm)
Bucket widths:61 inches (154 cm), 73 inches (185 cm), 85 inches (215 cm), 97 inches (246 cm)
Reach (dumped):25.6 inches (65 cm)
Bucket cylinder:2.75 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

Note:For use on tractors with four-wheel drive.
Weight:2795 lbs (1267 kg)
Breakout:6220 lbs (2821 kg)
Rollback:41°
Boom cylinder:3.5 inches (8 cm)
Bucket widths:85 inches (215 cm), 97 inches (246 cm)
Reach (dumped):26 inches (66 cm)
Bucket cylinder:3.125 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

Rollback:40°
Dump angle:60°
Bucket width:96.5 inches (245 cm)
Clearance (dumped):149 inches (378 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

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