John Deere 4255

The John Deere 4255 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The rated power output is 142.2 hp 106.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 12225 to 14050 pounds.

Overview

	1988 - 1992 4055 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1988 - 1992
4055 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Factories	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
	Saltillo, Mexico

Variants
4255	row-crop
4255 Hi-Crop	high-clearance

John Deere 4255 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 4255 Power
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
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes
Cab standard.

Capacity
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

Hydraulics
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

Tractor hitch
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

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
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
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	120
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References
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

Engine

Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	466 ci 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.5625x4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm
Power (net)	142.2 hp 106.0 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2200
Idle RPM	800-2400
Operating RPM	1500-2200
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	27 qts 25.6 L
Intake valve clearance	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Oil capacity	19 qts 18.0 L

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	hydraulic wet disc
2WD Oil capacity	64 qts 60.6 L
4WD Oil capacity	68.8 qts 65.1 L
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift.
With 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	hydraulic wet disc
2WD Oil capacity	53.9 qts 51.0 L
4WD Oil capacity	63.4 qts 60.0 L

Dimensions

John Deere 4255 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

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	106.7 inches 271 cm
4WD Wheelbase	105.3 inches 267 cm
Length	158.6 inches 402 cm
Width	96 inches*Minimum width with standard axle. 243 cm
Height (steering wheel)	92.8 inches 235 cm
Height (cab)	116.5 inches 295 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

John Deere 4255 Weight
Operating	12,225 lbs (2WD Quad-Range) 5545 kg
	14,050 lbs (4WD Powershift) 6373 kg
Ballasted	15,570 lbs 7062 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 1618: diesel Powershift 4WD
OECD 1627: diesel Quad-Range 2WD

OCED Tractor Test 1618
Diesel Powershift 4WD April 1 - May 1, 1989 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1618 file
PTO performance
Max power	126.68 hp 94.5 kW
Fuel use	7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	123.36 hp 92.0 kW
Fuel use	7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	104.28 hp 77.8 kW
Fuel use	7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	15,833 lbs 7181 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

OCED Tractor Test 1627
Diesel Quad-Range 2WD September 1 - 30, 1989 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1627 file
PTO performance
Max power	127.91 hp 95.4 kW
Fuel use	7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	123.69 hp 92.2 kW
Fuel use	7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	112.26 hp 83.7 kW
Fuel use	7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour
Max pull	14,635 lbs 6638 kg

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