Engine Horsepower: 144 hp
Manufactured: 1983 to 1988
John Deere 4250 Summary
The John Deere 4250 was produced from 1983 to 1988 and is part of the 50 Series of row-crop tractors. It features a 144 hp John Deere 7.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine, with a claimed PTO horsepower of 120. Variants include the high clearance 4250 Hi-Crop.

John Deere 4250 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the John Deere 4250 and where?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
- Original price: $43,341 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD)
- Original price: $63,597 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD)
Variants
What are the different variants of the John Deere 4250?
- 4250 Hi-Crop: high clearance
Engine
What type of engine does the John Deere 4250 have?
- Engine: John Deere 7.6L 6-cylinder diesel
Transmissions
What transmission options are available for the John Deere 4250?
- 16-speed partial power shift
- 15-speed full power shift
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 4250?
- Engine: 144 hp / 107.4 kW
- Drawbar (claimed): 101 hp / 75.3 kW
- PTO (claimed): 120 hp / 89.5 kW
- Drawbar (tested): 106.38 hp / 79.3 kW
- PTO (tested): 120.86 hp / 90.1 kW
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 4250?
- Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
- Final drives: inboard planetary
- Differential lock: hydraulic rear
- Power steering
- Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
- Standard cab: Sound-Gard
- Optional ROPS: four-post Roll-Gard
Capacity
What are the capacity details of the John Deere 4250?
- Fuel: 65 gal / 246.0 L
- Hydraulic system (2WD Power Shift): 10.5 gal / 39.7 L
- Hydraulic system (4WD Power Shift): 13.5 gal / 51.1 L
- Hydraulic system (Quad-Range): 16.0 gal / 60.6 L
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications of the John Deere 4250?
- Type: closed center
- Capacity (2WD Power Shift): 10.5 gal / 39.7 L
- Capacity (4WD Power Shift): 13.5 gal / 51.1 L
- Capacity (Quad-Range): 16.0 gal / 60.6 L
- Pressure: 2277 psi / 157.0 bar
- Valves: 2 or 3
- Pump flow: 26.5 gpm / 100.3 lpm
Tractor Hitch
What are the hitch specifications of the John Deere 4250?
- Rear Type: IIIN/II
- Control: lower-link draft sensing
- Rear lift: 6,290 lbs / 2853 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications for the John Deere 4250?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Clutch: hydraulic wet disc
- Rear RPM: 540/1000
- Engine RPM: 540 @ 2200, 1000 @ 2200
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the John Deere 4250?
- 2WD Wheelbase: 106.7 inches / 271 cm
- 4WD Wheelbase: 105.3 inches / 267 cm
- Weight: 11755 to 13855 pounds
- Front tire: 10.00-16
- 2WD Rear tire: 18.4-38
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 4250?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: alternator
- Charging amps: 72 / 90 (with Sound-Gard cab)
- Batteries: 2
- Battery volts: 6 / 12 Optional
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