Deere 4255 tractor specifications

1988 - 1992

1988 - 1992 4055 SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

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

Variants

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

1988 - 1992

4055 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

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

Variants

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

John Deere 4255 Power

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

Mechanical

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

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

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

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)

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

Dimensions & Tires

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

John Deere 4255 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

4255 Serial Numbers

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

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

John Deere 4255 Power

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 ...

1988 - 1992

4055 Series

Row-Crop tractor

OCED Tractor Test 1618

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

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

John Deere 4255 Engine

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

1988 - 1992

4055 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement:	466 ci 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.5625x4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm
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

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	19 qts 18.0 L

Mechanical

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 ...

1988 - 1992

4055 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
16-speed partial power shift
15-speed full power shift

Transmission

Transmission
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.

Speeds

Speeds
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
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

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

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

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

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)

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

Dimensions & Tires

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 ...

1988 - 1992

4055 Series

Row-Crop tractor

John Deere 4255 Tires

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

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:	106.7 inches 271 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	105.3 inches 267 cm
Length:	158.6 inches 402 cm
Width:	96 inches 243 cm *Minimum width with standard axle.
Height (steering wheel):	92.8 inches 235 cm
Height (cab):	116.5 inches 295 cm
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.375 by 96 inches 85 by 2438 mm
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.375 by 113 inches 85 by 2870 mm

John Deere 4255 Weight

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

John Deere 4255 attachments

John Deere 4255 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1988 - 1992

4055 Series

Row-Crop tractor

John Deere 265 Loader

John Deere 265 Loader
Loader weight:	2619 lbs 1187 kg
Height (to pin):	157 inches 398 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	123 inches 312 cm
Dump reach:	25.6 inches 65 cm
Clearance, level bucket:	150 inches 381 cm
Rollback angle:	43°
Breakout force (lift):	5730 lbs 2599 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	3920 lbs 1778 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	85 inches 215 cm
	97 inches 246 cm

John Deere 280 Loader

John Deere 280 Loader
For use on tractors with four-wheel drive.
Loader weight:	2795 lbs 1267 kg
Height (to pin):	178 inches 452 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	152 inches 386 cm
Dump reach:	26 inches 66 cm
Clearance, level bucket:	173 inches 439 cm
Rollback angle:	41°
Breakout force (lift):	6220 lbs 2821 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	4580 lbs 2077 kg
Bucket width:	85 inches 215 cm
	97 inches 246 cm

John Deere 840 Loader

John Deere 840 Loader
Clearance, dumped bucket:	149 inches 378 cm
Dump angle:	60°
Rollback angle:	40°
Bucket width:	96.5 inches 245 cm

4255 Serial Numbers

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...