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John Deere 4255 vs John Deere 7430 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4255 vs John Deere 7430 Premium
The John Deere 4255 and the John Deere 7430 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4255 leads on rated power with 142 hp against 141 hp. John Deere 4255 is the lighter machine (12,225 kg vs 14,594 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7430 Premium is the newer design (2007 vs 1988). In short: choose the John Deere 4255 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 7430 Premium 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
142 hp
141 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
The IVT is operated with a right-hand speed control lever and left-hand reverser lever. The speed control lever is used to select speed in one of two ranges. A dial on the lever sets the maximum speed for the range. If a maximum speed of 2 kph or less is selected then the transmission will shift into creeper mode with a minimum speed of 0.05 kph.Reference
Factories
Saltillo, MexicoReference
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Original price
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$129,670 (2010)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
4255
row-cropReference
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4255 Hi-Crop
high-clearanceReference
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Engine
Engine (net)
106.0 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
83.7 kWReference
94.4 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
106.0 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16:1Reference
17.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
800-2400Reference
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Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
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Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
25.6 LReference
28.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
65.9 LReference
Max power
83.7 kWReference
94.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
92.2 kWReference
105.2 kWReference
Engine
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123.8 kWReference
Power
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123.8 kWReference
Torque
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775.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1600Reference
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,100 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed
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255.4 kgReference
Bore and stroke
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4.19x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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17.0:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
John Deere IVTReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
2WD Oil capacity
51.0 LReference
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4WD Oil capacity
60.0 LReference
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Transmission Type
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Power QuadReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
89.5 kWReference
104.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
95.4 kWReference
120.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
65.1 LReference
60.2 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Capacity
65.1 LReference
60.2 LReference
Pressure
174.4 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
100.3 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
SCV flow
78.0 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
3663 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540E/1000/1000E (optional)Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
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4808 kgReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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1000 (optional)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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117.3 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
246.0 LReference
302.8 LReference
Fuel tank
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302.8 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
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20.8 qtsReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
271 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
267 cmReference
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Weight
12225 to 14050 poundsReference
14594 to 15015 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
16.9R28Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
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Length
402 cmReference
479 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
235 cmReference
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Height (cab)
295 cmReference
304 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
85 by 2870 mmReference
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Operating
6373 kgReference
6810 kgReference
Ballasted
7062 kgReference
8663 kgReference
Wheelbase
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268 cmReference
Rear tire
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18.4R42Reference
Ag front
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16.9R28Reference
Ag rear
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18.4R42Reference
Clearance (front axle)
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57 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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63 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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53 cmReference
Rear axle
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91 by 2806 mmReference
Front tread
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152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 302 cmReference
Shipping
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6619 kgReference
John Deere 4255 attachments
4255 Serial Number Location
4255 Serial Numbers
1989
1001Reference
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1990
3001Reference
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1991
5501Reference
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1992
10001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
120Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
925Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
28.4 l/hourReference
31.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
6638 kgReference
8315 kgReference
Speeds
7430 Premium Serial Numbers
Location:
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On right side of main tractor frame.Reference
General
Make & Model
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John DeereReference
SCV control
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JOYSTICKReference
Country of manufacturer
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GermanyReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
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24 valvesReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
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2 to 4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
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4,808.1 kgReference
PTO
PTO Power
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140 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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Differential hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
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Hydrostatic PowerReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
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304.5 cmReference
Overall Length
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479.8 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
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53.8 cmReference
Front axle clearance
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57.7 cmReference
Overall weight
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6,619.7 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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18.4R42Reference
Rear wheel tread range
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60 to 119.2 (long axle) inchesReference
Front Wheel Type
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16.9R28Reference
Front Wheel tread range
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60 to 88 inchesReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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ComfortGard Premium cab standard.Reference
Seat Suspension
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TRUEReference
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.