john deere 4255

1988 - 1992

4055 Series

Row-Crop tractor

4055 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Manufacturer

John Deere

Row-Crop tractor

Factories

Waterloo, Iowa, USA

 

Saltillo, Mexico

4255

row-crop

4255 Hi-Crop

high-clearance

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel

16-speed partial power shift

15-speed full power shift

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

Two- or four-wheel drive

Final drives

inboard planetary

Power steering

Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes

Cab standard.

Fuel

65 gal 246.0 L

Hydraulic system

13.5 gal (Powershift 2WD) 51.1 L

 

15.9 gal (Powershift 4WD) 60.2 L

 

16 gal (Quad-Range 2WD) 60.6 L

 

17.2 gal (Quad-Range 4WD) 65.1 L

Type

closed center

Capacity

13.5 gal (Powershift 2WD) 51.1 L

 

15.9 gal (Powershift 4WD) 60.2 L

 

16 gal (Quad-Range 2WD) 60.6 L

 

17.2 gal (Quad-Range 4WD) 65.1 L

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

Rear Type

II

Rear lift

6175 lbs*Advertised as 6550 pounds, the tractor was only able to lift 6175 during testing. 2800 kg

 

8077 lbs*With optional assist cylinder. Advertised as 8470 pounds, but actual tested lift was 8077 pounds. 3663 kg

Rear PTO

independent

Clutch

hydraulic

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)

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

front-end loader

Serial number plate on the rear of the 4255, above the PTO shaft.

1989

1001

1990

3001

1991

5501

1992

10001

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Ground

negative

Charging system

alternator

Charging amps

120

Batteries

2

Battery CCA

925

Battery volts

12

Powerful Pickups published in 1990, by John Deere

New Firepower published in 1988, by John Deere

Pacesetters published in 1992, by John Deere

Operator's Manual 4055, 4255, 4455, 4755, and 4955 Tractors (OMAR110280) published in 1991

Operator's Manual 4055, 4255, and 4455 Tractors (OM-RW25629)

Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1989, by John Deere

Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1992, by John Deere

The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere