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John Deere 4255 vs John Deere 6165J

Verdict: John Deere 4255 vs John Deere 6165J

The John Deere 4255 and the John Deere 6165J are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6165J leads on rated power with 143 hp against 142 hp. John Deere 4255 is the lighter machine (12,225 kg vs 15,190 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6165J is the newer design (2010 vs 1988). In short: choose the John Deere 6165J for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4255 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 4255 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6165J Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
142 hp
143 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
With 20.8-38 R1 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward.Reference
Factories
Saltillo, MexicoReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Variants
4255
row-cropReference
4255 Hi-Crop
high-clearanceReference
Engine
Engine (net)
106.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
83.7 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
106.0 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
rotary injection pumpReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
800-2400Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
25.6 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
Max power
83.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
92.2 kWReference
Fuel tank
300.0 LReference
Engine
123.0 kWReference
Power
123.0 kWReference
Torque
716.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
John Deere PowrQuadReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
2WD Oil capacity
51.0 LReference
4WD Oil capacity
60.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
89.5 kWReference
106.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
95.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
65.1 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
65.1 LReference
Pressure
174.4 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
2 to 3Reference
Pump flow
100.3 lpmReference
110.0 lpmReference
SCV flow
78.0 lpmReference
105.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
3663 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discsReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Oil type
JD Hy-GardReference
Control
electronic lower linkReference
Rear lift (at ends)
6001 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5801 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
246.0 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
271 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
267 cmReference
Weight
12225 to 14050 poundsReference
15190 to 16290 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
16.9-28Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Length
402 cmReference
542 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
235 cmReference
Height (cab)
295 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
85 by 2870 mmReference
Operating
6373 kgReference
Ballasted
7062 kgReference
9398 kgReference
Wheelbase
273 cmReference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 16.9-28. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference
Height
293 cmReference
Ground clearance
52 cmReference
Rear axle
92 by 2776 mmReference
Front tread
142 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
158 to 321 cmReference
ROPS
6890 kgReference
Cab
7389 kgReference
John Deere 4255 attachments
4255 Serial Number Location
4255 Serial Numbers
1989
1001Reference
1990
3001Reference
1991
5501Reference
1992
10001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
150Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
28.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
6638 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.

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