Tractor · 1983Unverified
John Deere 4250
John Deere 4250 — 50 Series · 121 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.