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John Deere 2530 vs John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop
Verdict: John Deere 2530 vs John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop
The John Deere 2530 and the John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2530 is the lighter machine (1,587 kg vs 6,064 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 1975). 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
liquid-cooledReference
With 20.8R38 rear tires.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
95.0 LReference
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Displacement
3.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
116 x 121 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dual paper elementsReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Compression
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16:1Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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John Deere Power ShiftReference
Type
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full power shiftReference
Clutch
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hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
continuousReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
216 cmReference
271 cmReference
Weight
1587 kgReference
6064 kgReference
Front tire
6.50x16Reference
9.50-20Reference
Rear tire
15.5x38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
6.50x16Reference
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Ag rear
18.4x38Reference
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Length
359 cmReference
403 cmReference
Width
225 cmReference
242 cmReference
Height (hood)
150 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
218 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1587 kgReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.50-20. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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268 cmReference
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
Variants
4255
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row-cropReference
4255 Hi-Crop
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high-clearanceReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.