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Tractor · 1988Unverified

John Deere 4255

Name: John Deere 4255
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 4255 — Row-Crop tractor · 142 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 4255 is a tractor with a rated output of 142 hp, positioning it in the higher-powered range of its class. It was manufactured from 1988 to 1992 and features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers a four-wheel drive system with a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the tractor is 12225 to 14050 pounds. It is designed for use on large areas of approximately 200–800 acres.

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

Rated power

142 hp

Max power

94.5 kW

Weight

12225 to 14050 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

121 rows

Recorded power

142 hp

Transmissions

16-speed partial power shift

Production years

1988-1992

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

FactoriesWaterloo, Iowa, USAReference

FactoriesSaltillo, MexicoReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet discs brakesReference

Cab standard.Reference

Variants

4255row-cropReference

4255 Hi-Crophigh-clearanceReference

Engine

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine (net)106.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)83.7 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference

Power (net)106.0 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference

Compression16:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Idle RPM800-2400Reference

Operating RPM1500-2200Reference

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

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity25.6 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.508 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity18.0 LReference

Max power94.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed92.0 kWReference

Max power77.8 kWReference

Max power95.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed92.2 kWReference

Max power83.7 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference

15-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Quad RangeReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

2WD Oil capacity60.6 LReference

4WD Oil capacity65.1 LReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Power ShiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears15 forward and 4 reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity51.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity60.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)89.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)95.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system51.1 LReference

Hydraulic system60.2 LReference

Hydraulic system60.6 LReference

Hydraulic system65.1 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity51.1 LReference

Capacity60.2 LReference

Capacity60.6 LReference

Capacity65.1 LReference

Pressure174.4 barReference

Valves2 or 3Reference

Pump flow100.3 lpmReference

SCV flow78.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear lift2800 kgReference

Rear lift3663 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

ClutchhydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel246.0 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase271 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase267 cmReference

Weight12225 to 14050 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

Length402 cmReference

Width243 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)235 cmReference

Height (cab)295 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle85 by 2438 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle85 by 2870 mmReference

Operating5545 kgReference

Operating6373 kgReference

Ballasted7062 kgReference

John Deere 4255 attachments

front-end loaderReference

4255 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the 4255, above the PTO shaft.Reference

4255 Serial Numbers

19891001Reference

19903001Reference

19915501Reference

199210001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps120Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA925Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 265 loaderReference

John Deere 280 loaderReference

John Deere 840 loaderReference

Test results

OECD 1618: diesel Powershift 4WDReference

OECD 1627: diesel Quad-Range 2WDReference

Diesel Powershift 4WDApril 1 - May 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1618 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use27.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use27.6 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 7 used for power test.Reference

Max pull7181 kgReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel Quad-Range 2WDSeptember 1 - 30, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1627 fileReference

Fuel use28.4 l/hourReference

Max pull6638 kgReference

Speeds

With 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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