John Deere 4250

The John Deere 4250 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The rated power output is 144 hp 107.4 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 11755 to 13855 pounds.

Overview

	1983 - 1988 50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1983 - 1988
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price	$43,341 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD )
	$63,597 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )

Variants
4250 Hi-Crop	high clearance

John Deere 4250 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 4250 Power
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
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Differential lock	hydraulic rear
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS.

Capacity
Fuel	65 gal 246.0 L
Hydraulic system	10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) 39.7 L
	13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) 51.1 L
	16.0 gal (Quad-Range) 60.6 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) 39.7 L
	13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) 51.1 L
	16.0 gal (Quad-Range) 60.6 L
Pressure	2277 psi 157.0 bar
Valves	2 or 3
Pump flow	26.5 gpm 100.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IIIN/II
Control	lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift	6,290 lbs 2853 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	540/1000
Engine RPM	540@2200
	1000@2200

Dimensions & Tires
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
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	72
	90 (with Sound-Gard cab)
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6
	12 OptOptional

References
Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere
Tractors 100 to 190 HP published in 1984, by John Deere
Tractors 105 to 190 HP published in 1984, by John Deere
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1984, by John Deere
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1986, by John Deere
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere
Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	466 ci 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.56x4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm
Power	144 hp 107.4 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	15.8:1
Rated RPM	2200
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	18 qts 17.0 L

John Deere 4250 Engine

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
15-speed full power shift

Transmission — John Deere Quad-Range

Transmission	John Deere Quad-Range
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	Perma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity	64 qts 60.6 L
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.
18.4-38 rear tires

Transmission — John Deere Power Shift

Transmission	John Deere Power Shift
Type	full power shift
Gears	15 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	Perma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity	42 qts (2WD) 39.7 L
	54 qts (4WD) 51.1 L
Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.
18.4-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 4250 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38
Ag rear	18.4-34
	20.8-34
	15.5-38
	20.8-38
	20.8R38

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	106.7 inches 271 cm
4WD Wheelbase	105.3 inches 267 cm
Length	154.1 inches (2WD) 391 cm
	164.1 inches (4WD) 416 cm
Width	96 inches 243 cm
	113 inches (optional long axle) 287 cm
Height (cab)	116.5 inches 295 cm
Shipping weight	11,755 lbs 5332 kg
Operating weight	13,855 lbs (2WD Power Shift) 6284 kg
Ground clearance	15.75 inches 40 cm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.375 by 96 inches 85 by 2438 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.375 by 113 inches 85 by 2870 mm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1458: diesel Power Shift 2WD
NTTL 1475: diesel Quad-Range 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1458
Diesel Power Shift 2WD October 11 - 26, 1982 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1458 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	120.86 hp 90.1 kW
Fuel use	7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	101.39 hp 75.6 kW
Fuel use	7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour
Gear 10 used for power test.
Max pull	12,802 lbs 5806 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1475
Diesel Quad-Range 2WD March 31 - April 12, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1475 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	120.21 hp 89.6 kW
Fuel use	7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	106.38 hp 79.3 kW
Fuel use	7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Max pull	12,585 lbs 5708 kg

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