John Deere 4255 Row-Crop Tractor Information

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John Deere 4255

John Deere 4255

  • Year: 1988 – 1992
  • 4055 Series
  • Horsepower : 120 hp
  • John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
  • Original price was $2,499 to $5,500

John Deere 4255 Specs

Production

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Row-Crop tractor
FactoriesWaterloo, Iowa, USA
 Saltillo, Mexico

4255 Serial Numbers

19891001
19903001
19915501
199210001

Variants

4255row-crop
4255 Hi-Crophigh-clearance

John Deere 4255 Engine

John Deere
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement466 ci
7.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.5625×4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm
Power (net)142.2 hp
106.0 kW
Fuel systemdirect injection
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Compression16:1
Rated RPM2200
Idle RPM800-2400
Operating RPM1500-2200
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity27 qts
25.6 L
Intake valve clearance0.020 inches
0.508 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.020 inches
0.508 mm

John Deere 4255 Transmissions

16-speed partial power shift
15-speed full power shift

Transmission

TransmissionJohn Deere Quad Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
2WD Oil capacity64 qts
60.6 L
4WD Oil capacity68.8 qts
65.1 L
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift.

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Power Shift
Typefull power shift
Gears15 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
2WD Oil capacity53.9 qts
51.0 L
4WD Oil capacity63.4 qts
60.0 L

John Deere 4255 Power

Engine (net)142.2 hp
106.0 kW
PTO (claimed)120 hp
89.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)112.26 hp
83.7 kW
PTO (tested)127.91 hp
95.4 kW

OCED Tractor Test 1618

Diesel Powershift 4WD
April 1 – May 1, 1989
PTO performance
Max power126.68 hp
94.5 kW
Fuel use7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed123.36 hp
92.0 kW
Fuel use7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power104.28 hp
77.8 kW
Fuel use7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull15,833 lbs
7181 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

OCED Tractor Test 1627

Diesel Quad-Range 2WD
September 1 – 30, 1989
PTO performance
Max power127.91 hp
95.4 kW
Fuel use7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed123.69 hp
92.2 kW
Fuel use7.5 gal/hour
28.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power112.26 hp
83.7 kW
Fuel use7.5 gal/hour
28.4 l/hour
Max pull14,635 lbs
6638 kg

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes
Cab standard.

Capacity

Fuel65 gal
246.0 L
Hydraulic system13.5 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

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center
Capacity13.5 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
Pressure2530 psi
174.4 bar
Valves2 or 3
Pump flow26.5 gpm
100.3 lpm
SCV flow20.6 gpm
78.0 lpm

Tractor hitch

Rear TypeII
Rear lift6175 lbs*
2800 kg
 8077 lbs*
3663 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTOindependent
Clutchhydraulic
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Wheelbase106.7 inches
271 cm
4WD Wheelbase105.3 inches
267 cm
Weight12225 to 14050 pounds
Front tire10.00-16
2WD Rear tire18.4-38

John Deere 4255 Tires

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase106.7 inches
271 cm
4WD Wheelbase105.3 inches
267 cm
Length158.6 inches
402 cm
Width96 inches*
243 cm
Height (steering wheel)92.8 inches
235 cm
Height (cab)116.5 inches
295 cm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle3.375 by 96 inches
85 by 2438 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle3.375 by 113 inches
85 by 2870 mm

John Deere 4255 Weight

Operating12,225 lbs (2WD Quad-Range)
5545 kg
 14,050 lbs (4WD Powershift)
6373 kg
Ballasted15,570 lbs
7062 kg

John Deere 4255 attachments

Attachment overview
John Deere 265 loader
John Deere 280 loader
John Deere 840 loader

265 Loader

Lift (Full at Pin)3920 lbs1778 kg
Breakout5730 lbs2599 kg
Reach (Dumped)25.6 inches65 cm
Rollback43°
Height (at Pin)157 inches398 cm
Clearance (Dumped)123 inches312 cm
Clearance (Level)150 inches381 cm
Boom Cylinder3.125 inches7 cm
Bucket Cylinder2.75 inches6 cm
Weight2619 lbs1187 kg
Bucket Width (61 inches)61 inches154 cm
Bucket Width (73 inches)73 inches185 cm
Bucket Width (85 inches)85 inches215 cm
Bucket Width (97 inches)97 inches246 cm

280 Loader

Lift (Full at Pin)4580 lbs2077 kg
Breakout6220 lbs2821 kg
Reach (Dumped)26 inches66 cm
Rollback41°
Height (at Pin)178 inches452 cm
Clearance (Dumped)152 inches386 cm
Clearance (Level)173 inches439 cm
Boom Cylinder3.5 inches8 cm
Bucket Cylinder3.125 inches7 cm
Weight2795 lbs1267 kg
Bucket Width (85 inches)85 inches215 cm
Bucket Width (97 inches)97 inches246 cm

840 Loader

Dump60°
Rollback40°
Clearance (Dumped)149 inches378 cm
Bucket Width (96.5 inches)96.5 inches245 cm

FAQs

What type of tractor is the John Deere 4255?

The John Deere 4255 is a row-crop tractor primarily used for agricultural purposes.

When was the John Deere 4255 manufactured?

The John Deere 4255 was manufactured in 1992 as part of the John Deere 4055 Series.

What is the engine power of the John Deere 4255?

The John Deere 4255 engine delivers practical power for real-world applications. The net engine power is 142.2 hp (106.0 kW).

What kind of transmission does the John Deere 4255 have?

The John Deere 4255 has a powershift transmission with 15 forward gears and four reverse gears. It also features a John Deere Quad-Range transmission.

What is the PTO power of the John Deere 4255?

The John Deere 4255 has a PTO (Power Take-Off) power of 120 hp (89.5 kW). The tested PTO is 127.91 hp.

What is the drawbar power of the John Deere 4255?

The drawbar power of the John Deere 4255 is 112.26 hp (83.7 kW).

What are some uses for row-crop tractors like the John Deere 4255?

Row-crop tractors are used for planting, agricultural tasks, and implement parts for agricultural equipment.

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