John Deere 4255
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| 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 Transmissions | |
| 16-speed partial power shift | |
| 15-speed full power shift | |
 Transmission 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. | |
| Photos | |
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 John Deere 4255 photos... | |
| 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 ... | |
| John Deere 4255 attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
 Attachment details ... |
| 4255 Serial Number Location | |
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| Serial number plate on the rear of the 4255, above the PTO shaft. |
| 4255 Serial Numbers | |
| 1989 | 1001 |
| 1990 | 3001 |
| 1991 | 5501 |
| 1992 | 10001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 120 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| 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 |
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| Updated on January 26, 2022 | |
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