John Deere 4555 (A)
Built: 1989–1992 · Series: 55er-Baureihe
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John Deere 55 Series - Europe-built tractors from Mannheim, 2155 to 4555: three- to six-cylinder engines of 2.9 to 7.6 litres, 41 to 125 kW, A for four-wheel drive
The 55 series belongs to John Deere's European production at the Mannheim plant, which JD acquired in 1956 along with Heinrich Lanz's company and has run ever since as its development and production site for the European market. The four-digit type designation orders the series class in the thousands digit and closes with the shared 55 suffix denoting the model generation; the A suffix marks the four-wheel-drive versions (2155A, 2355A, 2555A, 4555A) as against the standard rear-wheel-drive base models.
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The register lists 6 versions with 40.5 to 125.1 kW from three- to six-cylinder engines of 2,940 to 7,634 cm³, torque of 387 to 413 Nm, kerb weights of 2,315 to 7,185 kg, lengths of 3,375 to 4,975 mm, widths of 2,015 to 2,758 mm and heights of 2,470 to 3,085 mm at speeds of 2,200 to 2,500 rpm; every model runs on diesel.
As a Mannheim-built series, the 55 range covered the mid-to-upper power spectrum of European arable farms and competed directly with the equivalent ranges from Fendt, Deutz-Fahr, Case IH and Massey Ferguson. The smaller three-cylinder models were found on mixed farms, the large six-cylinder four-wheel-drive versions in arable work and transport.
On a used example, check the injection pump and compression of the Mannheim diesel engine, the clutch and power-shift groups, on the A models the front-axle gearbox and drive shafts, the hydraulic pump and valves, and corrosion on the wings and bonnet; parts for engine and driveline are well supplied through John Deere.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: John Deere 55er-Baureihe, John Deere (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp (125.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,634 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,975 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,758 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,085 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,010 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 420 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,185 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 15V/4R or 16V/6Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 14 L-16.1 (A: 14.9 R 30 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 18.4 R 42 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.4 kW/t (125 kW / 7.2 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 87% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the John Deere 4555 (A) have?
The John Deere 4555 (A) delivers 170 hp.
How much does the John Deere 4555 (A) weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,185 kg.
What engine does the John Deere 4555 (A) have?
6 cylinders, 7,634 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the John Deere 4555 (A) go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the John Deere 4555 (A)?
4,975 mm × 2,758 mm × 3,085 mm.
When was the John Deere 4555 (A) built?
Production years: 1989–1992.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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