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John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 7130 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 7130 Premium
The John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 7130 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7130 Premium leads on rated power with 121 hp against 120 hp. John Deere 7130 Premium is the newer design (2007 vs 1983). In short: choose the John Deere 7130 Premium 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
Optional creeper adds an additional 12 forward and reverse gears.Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
4250
row-crop chassisReference
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7130
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base tractorReference
7130 Premium
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deluxe tractorReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
75.3 kWReference
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Displacement
7.6 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
15.8:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
39.7 LReference
53.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
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90.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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70.7 kWReference
Emission control
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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
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93.2 kWReference
Fuel system
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high-pressure common railReference
Idle RPM
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850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
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1300-2300Reference
Torque
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505.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1700Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil change
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500 h (premium oil)Reference
Coolant capacity
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33.7 LReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Max power
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70.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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77.8 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
John Deere PowrQuad Plus CreeperReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
28 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
Perma-Clutch wet discReference
wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
89.5 kWReference
74.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
60.2 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Capacity
60.6 LReference
60.2 LReference
Pressure
157.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
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Pump flow
100.3 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
1000@2208Reference
PTO (tested)
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87.6 kWReference
Rear valves
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2 to 4Reference
Rear Type
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2N/2 (optional)Reference
Control
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electronic lower linkReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3747 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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82.2 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
246.0 LReference
207.0 LReference
Max capacity
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9500 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
264 cmReference
Weight
6064 kgReference
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Front tire
7.50-20Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
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Ag front
7.50-20Reference
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Ag rear
9.50-20Reference
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Length
403 cmReference
475 cmReference
Width
242 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
268 cmReference
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Height (cab)
328 cmReference
290 cmReference
Operating weight
6064 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
104 cmReference
54 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
76 cmReference
71 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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48 cmReference
Rear axle
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1651 mmReference
Front tread
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152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 302 cmReference
Max Drawbar
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9500 kgReference
Max front axle
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6579 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6799 kgReference
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
Right side of main frame above front axleReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90 (with Sound-Gard cab)Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12 (optional)Reference
12Reference
Charging volts
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14Reference
7130 Premium Serial Numbers
Test results
Fuel use
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23.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
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4977 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.