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John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5010
Verdict: John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5010
The John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 5010 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5010 leads on rated power with 121 hp against 120 hp. John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (6,064 kg vs 12,270 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop is the newer design (1983 vs 1963). In short: choose the John Deere 5010 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
120 hp
121 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.Reference
With 24.5-32 rear tires.Reference
Total built
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7,553Reference
Original price
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$11,000 (1965)Reference
Variants
4250
row-crop chassisReference
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Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
75.3 kWReference
81.3 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
8.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
121 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
15.8:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
39.7 LReference
64.4 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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79.0 kWReference
Coolant capacity
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32.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.559 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
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90.3 kWReference
Max power
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79.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
Syncro-RangeReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
Perma-Clutch wet discReference
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Oil type
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303 SpecialReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
89.5 kWReference
90.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
64.3 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
closed centerReference
Capacity
60.6 LReference
64.3 LReference
Pressure
157.0 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
100.3 lpmReference
75.7 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
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PTO (tested)
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90.3 kWReference
Rear Type
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3/2Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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81.0 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
246.0 LReference
181.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
264 cmReference
Weight
6064 kgReference
12270 to 12925 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
24.5-32Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
7.50-20Reference
Ag rear
9.50-20Reference
18.4-34Reference
Length
403 cmReference
437 cmReference
Width
242 cmReference
243 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
268 cmReference
207 cmReference
Height (cab)
328 cmReference
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Operating weight
6064 kgReference
5862 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
104 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
76 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
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244 cmReference
Shipping weight
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5565 kgReference
Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
4250 Hi-Crop Serial Numbers
1983
1000Reference
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1984
6001Reference
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1985
9001Reference
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1986
11001Reference
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1987
12501Reference
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1988
13501Reference
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1989
20001Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
Delco-Remy or Prestolite generatorReference
Charging amps
90 (with Sound-Gard cab)Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
4Reference
Battery volts
12 (optional)Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
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115Reference
5010 Serial Number Location
5010 Serial Numbers
1963
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1000Reference
1964
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4501Reference
1965
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8000Reference
Final
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10681Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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30.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
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6429 kgReference
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.