John Deere 4255 Specifications
Engine Horsepower: 142 hp
Manufactured: 1988 to 1992
John Deere 4255 Summary
The John Deere 4255 was produced from 1988 to 1992 as part of the 4055 Series and is a row-crop tractor. Manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA and Saltillo, Mexico, it features an engine producing 142.2 horsepower. Variants include the 4255 row-crop and 4255 Hi-Crop high-clearance models.
John Deere 4255 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactures the tractor and where is it made?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Factories: Waterloo, Iowa, USA; Saltillo, Mexico
Variants
What are the different models available?
- 4255: row-crop
- 4255 Hi-Crop: high-clearance
Horsepower
How much horsepower does the tractor provide?
- Engine (net): 142.2 hp (106.0 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 120 hp (89.5 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 112.26 hp (83.7 kW)
- PTO (tested): 127.91 hp (95.4 kW)
Engine
What type of engine does it have?
- Engine: John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the tractor?
- Chassis: 4x2 2WD; 4x4 MFWD 4WD
- Final drives: inboard planetary
- Steering: power
- Brakes: differential hydraulic wet discs
- Cab: Cab standard
- Transmissions: 16-speed partial power shift; 15-speed full power shift
Capacity
What is the fuel and hydraulic capacity?
- Fuel: 65 gal (246.0 L)
- Hydraulic system:
- 13.5 gal (51.1 L) (Powershift 2WD)
- 15.9 gal (60.2 L) (Powershift 4WD)
- 16 gal (60.6 L) (Quad-Range 2WD)
- 17.2 gal (65.1 L) (Quad-Range 4WD)
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications?
- Type: closed center
- Capacity:
- 13.5 gal (51.1 L) (Powershift 2WD)
- 15.9 gal (60.2 L) (Powershift 4WD)
- 16 gal (60.6 L) (Quad-Range 2WD)
- 17.2 gal (65.1 L) (Quad-Range 4WD)
- Pressure: 2530 psi (174.4 bar)
- Valves: 2 or 3
- Pump flow: 26.5 gpm (100.3 lpm)
- SCV flow: 20.6 gpm (78.0 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What is the hitch configuration and lift capacity?
- Rear Type: II
- Rear lift:
- 6175 lbs (2800 kg) *Advertised as 6550 pounds, the tractor was only able to lift 6175 during testing.
- 8077 lbs (3663 kg) *With optional assist cylinder. Advertised as 8470 pounds, but actual tested lift was 8077 pounds.
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Clutch: hydraulic
- Rear RPM: 540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire configurations?
- 2WD Wheelbase: 106.7 inches (271 cm)
- 4WD Wheelbase: 105.3 inches (267 cm)
- Weight: 12225 to 14050 pounds
- Front tire: 10.00-16
- 2WD Rear tire: 18.4-38
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: alternator
- Charging amps: 120
- Batteries: 2
- Battery CCA: 925
- Battery volts: 12
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