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Tractor · 1983Unverified

John Deere 4250

Name: John Deere 4250
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 4250 — 50 Series · 121 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 4250 is a tractor model with a rating of approximately 121 hp, positioning it within the more powerful end of its class. It was produced between 1983 and 1988. The 4250 features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine coupled with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 11755 to 13855 pounds, suitable for operations covering 200–800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

121 hp

Max power

75.6 kW

Weight

11755 to 13855 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

125 rows

Recorded power

121 hp

Recorded weight

5332 kg

Transmissions

16-speed partial power shift

Production years

1983-1988

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Original price$43,341 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD )Reference

Original price$63,597 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Differential lockhydraulic rearReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS.Reference

Variants

4250 Hi-Crophigh clearanceReference

Engine

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine107.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)75.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)79.3 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference

Power107.4 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression15.8:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity17.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed90.1 kWReference

Max power75.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed89.6 kWReference

Max power79.3 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference

15-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-RangeReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 6 reverseReference

ClutchPerma-Clutch wet discReference

Oil capacity60.6 LReference

Tractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Power ShiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears15 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity39.7 LReference

Oil capacity51.1 LReference

Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)89.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)90.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system39.7 LReference

Hydraulic system51.1 LReference

Hydraulic system60.6 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity39.7 LReference

Capacity51.1 LReference

Capacity60.6 LReference

Pressure157.0 barReference

Valves2 or 3Reference

Pump flow100.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIN/IIReference

Controllower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift2853 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Engine RPM540@2200Reference

Engine RPM1000@2200Reference

Capacities

Fuel246.0 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase271 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase267 cmReference

Weight11755 to 13855 poundsReference

Front tire10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire18.4-38Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

Ag rear18.4-34Reference

Ag rear20.8-34Reference

Ag rear15.5-38Reference

Ag rear20.8-38Reference

Ag rear20.8R38Reference

Length391 cmReference

Length416 cmReference

Width243 cmReference

Width287 cmReference

Height (cab)295 cmReference

Shipping weight5332 kgReference

Operating weight6284 kgReference

Ground clearance40 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle85 by 2438 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle85 by 2870 mmReference

John Deere 4250 attachments

front-end loaderReference

4250 Serial Number Location

The rear of the tractor.Reference

4250 Serial Numbers

19831000Reference

19846001Reference

19859001Reference

198611001Reference

198712501Reference

198813501Reference

198920001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps72Reference

Charging amps90 (with Sound-Gard cab)Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 148 loaderReference

John Deere 158 loaderReference

John Deere 260 loaderReference

John Deere 280 loaderReference

Test results

NTTL 1458: diesel Power Shift 2WDReference

NTTL 1475: diesel Quad-Range 2WDReference

Diesel Power Shift 2WDOctober 11 - 26, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1458 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use29.1 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use28.4 l/hourReference

Gear 10 used for power test.Reference

Max pull5806 kgReference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel Quad-Range 2WDMarch 31 - April 12, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1475 fileReference

Max pull5708 kgReference

Speeds

18.4-38 rear tiresReference

18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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