John Deere 4255
John Deere 4255 Specs
Production
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Factories | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Saltillo, Mexico | |
4255 Serial Numbers
| 1989 | 1001 |
| 1990 | 3001 |
| 1991 | 5501 |
| 1992 | 10001 |
Variants
| 4255 | row-crop |
| 4255 Hi-Crop | high-clearance |
John Deere 4255 Engine
| John Deere | |
| turbocharged diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled inline | |
| Displacement | 466 ci 7.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.5625×4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm |
| Power (net) | 142.2 hp 106.0 kW |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Idle RPM | 800-2400 |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 27 qts 25.6 L |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.020 inches 0.508 mm |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches 0.508 mm |
John Deere 4255 Transmissions
| 16-speed partial power shift | |
| 15-speed full power shift |
Transmission
| Transmission | John Deere Quad Range |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
| 2WD Oil capacity | 64 qts 60.6 L |
| 4WD Oil capacity | 68.8 qts 65.1 L |
| Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift. | |
Transmission
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
| Type | full power shift |
| Gears | 15 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
| 2WD Oil capacity | 53.9 qts 51.0 L |
| 4WD Oil capacity | 63.4 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 power | 126.68 hp 94.5 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour |
| Power at rated engine speed | 123.36 hp 92.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 104.28 hp 77.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour |
| Gear 7 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 15,833 lbs 7181 kg |
| Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
OCED Tractor Test 1627
| Diesel Quad-Range 2WD September 1 – 30, 1989 | |
| PTO performance | |
| Max power | 127.91 hp 95.4 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour |
| Power at rated engine speed | 123.69 hp 92.2 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 112.26 hp 83.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour |
| Max pull | 14,635 lbs 6638 kg |
Mechanical
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Power steering | |
| Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes | |
| Cab standard. | |
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 |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
| 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 |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
| Pump flow | 26.5 gpm 100.3 lpm |
| SCV flow | 20.6 gpm 78.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
| Rear lift | 6175 lbs* 2800 kg |
| 8077 lbs* 3663 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | hydraulic |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 106.7 inches 271 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 105.3 inches 267 cm |
| Weight | 12225 to 14050 pounds |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| 2WD Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
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 Wheelbase | 106.7 inches 271 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 105.3 inches 267 cm |
| Length | 158.6 inches 402 cm |
| Width | 96 inches* 243 cm |
| Height (steering wheel) | 92.8 inches 235 cm |
| Height (cab) | 116.5 inches 295 cm |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.375 by 96 inches 85 by 2438 mm |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.375 by 113 inches 85 by 2870 mm |
John Deere 4255 Weight
| Operating | 12,225 lbs (2WD Quad-Range) 5545 kg |
| 14,050 lbs (4WD Powershift) 6373 kg | |
| Ballasted | 15,570 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 lbs | 1778 kg |
| Breakout | 5730 lbs | 2599 kg |
| Reach (Dumped) | 25.6 inches | 65 cm |
| Rollback | 43° | – |
| Height (at Pin) | 157 inches | 398 cm |
| Clearance (Dumped) | 123 inches | 312 cm |
| Clearance (Level) | 150 inches | 381 cm |
| Boom Cylinder | 3.125 inches | 7 cm |
| Bucket Cylinder | 2.75 inches | 6 cm |
| Weight | 2619 lbs | 1187 kg |
| Bucket Width (61 inches) | 61 inches | 154 cm |
| Bucket Width (73 inches) | 73 inches | 185 cm |
| Bucket Width (85 inches) | 85 inches | 215 cm |
| Bucket Width (97 inches) | 97 inches | 246 cm |
280 Loader
| Lift (Full at Pin) | 4580 lbs | 2077 kg |
| Breakout | 6220 lbs | 2821 kg |
| Reach (Dumped) | 26 inches | 66 cm |
| Rollback | 41° | – |
| Height (at Pin) | 178 inches | 452 cm |
| Clearance (Dumped) | 152 inches | 386 cm |
| Clearance (Level) | 173 inches | 439 cm |
| Boom Cylinder | 3.5 inches | 8 cm |
| Bucket Cylinder | 3.125 inches | 7 cm |
| Weight | 2795 lbs | 1267 kg |
| Bucket Width (85 inches) | 85 inches | 215 cm |
| Bucket Width (97 inches) | 97 inches | 246 cm |
840 Loader
| Dump | 60° | – |
| Rollback | 40° | – |
| Clearance (Dumped) | 149 inches | 378 cm |
| Bucket Width (96.5 inches) | 96.5 inches | 245 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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