Tractor · 1988Unverified
John Deere 4255
John Deere 4255 — Row-Crop tractor · 142 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
142 hp
Max power
94.5 kW
Weight
12225 to 14050 pounds
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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
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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.