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John Deere 2951 vs John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop
Verdict: John Deere 2951 vs John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop
The John Deere 2951 and the John Deere 4255 Hi-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2951 is the lighter machine (4,581 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 1987). 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
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Displacement
3.9 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
116 x 121 mmReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Compression
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16:1Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference
John Deere Power ShiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
Type
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full power shiftReference
Clutch
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hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Dimensions
Weight
4581 kgReference
6064 kgReference
Operating weight
4581 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
5010 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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271 cmReference
Front tire
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9.50-20Reference
Rear tire
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18.4-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.50-20. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Length
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403 cmReference
Width
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242 cmReference
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
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
4255
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row-cropReference
4255 Hi-Crop
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high-clearanceReference
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.