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John Deere 3255 vs John Deere 7400

Verdict: John Deere 3255 vs John Deere 7400

The John Deere 3255 and the John Deere 7400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 3255 leads on rated power with 103 hp against 102 hp. John Deere 3255 is the lighter machine (10,222 kg vs 12,666 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7400 is the newer design (1993 vs 1991). In short: choose the John Deere 3255 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 7400 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 3255 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 7400 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
103 hp
102 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
Standard transmission. Four gears (1-4) in four ratios (A-D).Reference
Original price
$50,000Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
rear lock standard, limited-slip front differentialReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
66.5 kWReference
68.0 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
800-2550Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2400Reference
Torque
429.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
ROPS Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
Cab Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Max power
66.5 kWReference
68.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
76.5 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Fuel tank
204.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
TSS High-LowReference
PowrQuadReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 12 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
74.6 kWReference
74.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
77.9 kWReference
80.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
50.0 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
four-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
50.0 LReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
2/3NReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3157 kgReference
3110 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2400Reference
Capacities
Fuel
169.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
258 cmReference
284 cmReference
Weight
10222 to 11895 poundsReference
12666 to 12738 poundsReference
Front tire
13.6-28Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
Front tread
151 to 211 cmReference
Rear tread
159 to 241 cmReference
ROPS Shipping
4636 kgReference
Cab Shipping
4801 kgReference
Operating
5395 kgReference
Max Drawbar
2292 kgReference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
Operating weight
5777 kgReference
3255 Serial Numbers
1991
717916Reference
1992
736726Reference
1993
768895Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's frame, above the front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
85Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
25.0 l/hourReference
22.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
7668 kgReference
5877 kgReference
Speeds
7400 Serial Numbers
1994
1001Reference
1995
2995Reference
1996
6001Reference

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.

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