John Deere 4255


John Deere 4255 tractor photo
1988 - 1992
4055 Series
Row-Crop tractor
4250
Series:405542554455
7700
Production
Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factories:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
 Saltillo, Mexico
Variants
4255:row-crop
4255 Hi-Crop:high-clearance
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
power test details ...
John Deere 4255 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Mechanical
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
Transmission details ...
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
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
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)
Rear PTO:independent
Clutch:hydraulic
Rear RPM: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 ...
4255 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the rear of the 4255, above the PTO shaft.
photo of 4255 serial number

1989:1001
1990:3001
1991:5501
1992:10001

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical
Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:120
Batteries:2
Battery CCA:925
Battery volts:12
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Last update:January 26, 2022
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