Quick answer:
The John Deere 4455 tractor has 148.1 hp engine horsepower and 130 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower148.1 hp
PTO horsepower130 hp
Drawbar horsepower128.6 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Operating weight15,275 lb
John Deere 4455 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 148.1 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 130 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 128.6 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,200 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 404 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 15,275 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 4455 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 4455 is rated at 148.1 hp engine power and 130 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 18.1 hp between the engine and PTO. |
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| PTO note | The John Deere 4455’s 130 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,200 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 4455’s 128.6 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 15,275 lb and 148.1 hp, the John Deere 4455 works out to about 103.1 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 4455’s 404 cu in engine makes 148.1 hp, or about 0.4 hp per litre. |
| Torque / RPM note | Use the John Deere 4455’s 2,200 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







