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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 144 hp / 107.4 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 11755 to 13855 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 144 hp / 107.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
65 gal
246.0 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
13,855 lbs (2WD Power Shift)
6284 kg
Overview
 | 1983 - 1988
50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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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 | |
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4250 Hi-Crop | high clearance |
John Deere 4250 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 4250 Power | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | IIIN/II |
Control | lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 6,290 lbs
2853 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2200 |
1000@2200 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 72 |
90 (with Sound-Gard cab) | |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
12 OptOptional | |
References | |
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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 | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4250 Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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NTTL 1458: diesel Power Shift 2WD | |
NTTL 1475: diesel Quad-Range 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1458 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
Attachments
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4250 based on its 144 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 4250.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.7 hrs
Approximately 8.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (65 gal / 246.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.5 gal/hr (28.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 4250 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4250.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)144 hp
Kilowatts (kW)107.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)146 PS
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