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John Deere 2510 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop
Verdict: John Deere 2510 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop
The John Deere 2510 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (6,064 kg vs 7,230 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop is the newer design (1988 vs 1966). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
88
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
88
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four shift stations with two forward gears gear. A reverse gear is also available in stations one and two. Synchronized shifting between gears within each station. Tractor must be stopped to shift between stations.Reference
With 20.8R38 rear tires.Reference
Total built
3 (gas Power Shift)Reference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Variants
2510
row-cropReference
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4255
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row-cropReference
2510HC
high-cropReference
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4255 Hi-Crop
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high-clearanceReference
Engine
Displacement
3.3 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 110 mmReference
116 x 121 mmReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
800-2650Reference
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Operating RPM
1500-2500Reference
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Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Oil capacity
41.6 LReference
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Oil change
1200 hReference
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Pre-heating
block heater (optional)Reference
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Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
John Deere Power ShiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
98.4 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
53.0 LReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
53.0 LReference
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Pressure
155.1 barReference
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Valves
1 or 2Reference
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Oil type
Deere 303Reference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Control
position and top-link draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
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Front PTO
optionalReference
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Front PTO Type
1000Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
235 cmReference
271 cmReference
Weight
7230 to 7380 poundsReference
6064 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
9.50-20Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 13.6-38Reference
Front: 9.50-20. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Length
355 cmReference
403 cmReference
Width
242 cmReference
242 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
228 cmReference
268 cmReference
Shipping weight
3347 kgReference
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Front tread
165 to 226 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 248 cmReference
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Ground clearance
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88 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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104 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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76 cmReference
Rear axle
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85 mmReference
2510 Hi-Crop Serial Numbers
1966
1000Reference
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1967
8958Reference
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1968
14291Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 2510, above the PTO shaft.Reference
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Final
16501Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Batteries
2 (diesel)Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
75Reference
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Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.