4250 by John Deere

1983 - 1988

1983 - 1988 50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:$43,341 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD )
Original price:$63,597 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )

Variants

Variants 4250 Hi-Crop:high clearance

1983 - 1988

1983 - 1988
50 Series
High-Clearance tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:High-Clearance tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Variants

Variants
4250:row-crop chassis

John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop Power

John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop Power
Drawbar (claimed):101 hp
75.3 kW
PTO (claimed):120 hp
89.5 kW

John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop Engine

John Deere 4250 Hi-Crop Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:hydraulic power
Brakes:differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS.
Transmissions:16-speed partial power shift
 15-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:65 gal
246.0 L
Hydraulic system:10.5 gal
39.7 L (2WD Power Shift)
 13.5 gal
51.1 L (4WD Power Shift)
 16.0 gal
60.6 L (Quad-Range)

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:closed
Capacity:10.5 gal
39.7 L (2WD Power Shift)
 13.5 gal
51.1 L (4WD Power Shift)
 16.0 gal
60.6 L (Quad-Range)
Pressure:2277 psi
157.0 bar
Valves:2 or 3
Pump flow:26.5 gpm
100.3 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540/1000
Engine RPM:540@2200
1000@2200

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:107 inches
271 cm
Weight:13,369 lbs
6064 kg
Front tire:7.50-20
Rear tire:18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

4250 Hi-Crop Serial Numbers

4250 Hi-Crop Serial Numbers
Location:The rear of the tractor.
1983:1000
1984:6001
1985:9001
1986:11001
1987:12501
1988:13501
1989:20001

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:72
 90 (with Sound-Gard cab)
Batteries:2
Battery volts:6
 12 (optional)

John Deere 4250 Power

John Deere 4250 Power Engine:144 hp
107.4 kW
Drawbar (claimed):101 hp
75.3 kW
PTO (claimed):120 hp
89.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):106.38 hp
79.3 kW
PTO (tested):120.86 hp
90.1 kW
power test details ...

1983 - 1988

1983 - 1988
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1458

Nebraska Tractor Test 1458

Nebraska Tractor Test 1458

Nebraska Tractor Test 1458
Diesel Power Shift 2WD
October 11 - 26, 1982
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1458 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:120.86 hp
90.1 kW
Fuel use:7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:101.39 hp
75.6 kW
Fuel use:7.5 gal/hour
28.4 l/hour
Gear 10 used for power test.
Max pull:12,802 lbs
5806 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1475

Nebraska Tractor Test 1475

Nebraska Tractor Test 1475

Nebraska Tractor Test 1475
Diesel Quad-Range 2WD
March 31 - April 12, 1983
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1475 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:120.21 hp
89.6 kW
Fuel use:7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:106.38 hp
79.3 kW
Fuel use:7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour
Max pull:12,585 lbs
5708 kg

John Deere 4250 Engine

John Deere 4250 Engine John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1983 - 1988

1983 - 1988
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:466 ci
7.6 L
Bore/Stroke:4.56x4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm
Power:144 hp
107.4 kW
Air cleaner:dry
Compression:15.8:1
Rated RPM:2200
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:12
Oil capacity:18 qts
17.0 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:inboard planetary
Differential lock:hydraulic rear
Steering:power
Brakes:differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS.
Transmissions:16-speed partial power shift
 15-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

1983 - 1988

1983 - 1988
50 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:Perma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity:64 qts
60.6 L
Tractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range.

Speeds

Speeds
18.4-38 rear tires

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:John Deere Power Shift
Type:full power shift
Gears:15 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:Perma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity:42 qts
39.7 L (2WD)
 54 qts
51.1 L (4WD)
Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.

Speeds

Speeds
18.4-38 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:65 gal
246.0 L
Hydraulic system:10.5 gal
39.7 L (2WD Power Shift)
 13.5 gal
51.1 L (4WD Power Shift)
 16.0 gal
60.6 L (Quad-Range)

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Capacity:10.5 gal
39.7 L (2WD Power Shift)
 13.5 gal
51.1 L (4WD Power Shift)
 16.0 gal
60.6 L (Quad-Range)
Pressure:2277 psi
157.0 bar
Valves:2 or 3
Pump flow:26.5 gpm
100.3 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:IIIN/II
Control:lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift:6,290 lbs
2853 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM:540/1000
Engine RPM:540@2200
1000@2200

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires 2WD Wheelbase:106.7 inches
271 cm
4WD Wheelbase:105.3 inches
267 cm
Weight:11755 to 13855 pounds
Front tire:10.00-16
2WD Rear tire:18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1983 - 1988

1983 - 1988
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor

John Deere 4250 Tires

John Deere 4250 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
Ag rear:18.4-34
 20.8-34
 15.5-38
 20.8-38
 20.8R38

Dimensions

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:106.7 inches
271 cm
4WD Wheelbase:105.3 inches
267 cm
Length:154.1 inches
391 cm (2WD)
 164.1 inches
416 cm (4WD)
Width:96 inches
243 cm
 113 inches
287 cm (optional long axle)
Height (cab):116.5 inches
295 cm
Shipping weight:11,755 lbs
5332 kg
Operating weight:13,855 lbs
6284 kg (2WD Power Shift)
Ground clearance:15.75 inches
40 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 4250 attachments

John Deere 4250 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1983 - 1988

1983 - 1988
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor

John Deere 148 Loader

John Deere 148 Loader
For use on tractors with two-wheel drive.
Loader weight:1350 lbs
612 kg
Height (to pin):127 inches
322 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:99 inches
251 cm
Dump reach:31 inches
78 cm
Dump angle:40°

Clearance, level bucket:120 inches
304 cm
Rollback angle:11°

Breakout force (lift):4490 lbs
2036 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):2988 lbs
1355 kg
Bucket capacity:0.5 cu yd
0.4 cu m
 0.6 cu yd
0.5 cu m
 0.8 cu yd
0.6 cu m
 0.9 cu yd
0.7 cu m
Bucket width:60 inches
152 cm
 72 inches
182 cm
 84 inches
213 cm
 96 inches
243 cm

John Deere 158 Loader

John Deere 158 Loader
For use on tractors with two-wheel drive.
Loader weight:1771 lbs
803 kg
Height (to pin):156 inches
396 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:127 inches
322 cm
Dump reach:28 inches
71 cm
Dump angle:37°

Clearance, level bucket:149 inches
378 cm
Rollback angle:14°

Breakout force (lift):4621 lbs
2096 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):3634 lbs
1648 kg
Bucket capacity:0.5 cu yd
0.4 cu m
 0.6 cu yd
0.5 cu m
 0.8 cu yd
0.6 cu m
 0.9 cu yd
0.7 cu m
Bucket width:60 inches
152 cm
 72 inches
182 cm
 84 inches
213 cm
 96 inches
243 cm

John Deere 260 Loader

John Deere 260 Loader
For use on tractors with two-wheel drive.
Loader weight:2178 lbs
987 kg
Height (to pin):154 inches
391 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:126 inches
320 cm
Dump reach:40 inches
101 cm
Dump angle:46°

Clearance, level bucket:147 inches
373 cm
Rollback angle:42°

Breakout force (lift):4871 lbs
2209 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):3186 lbs
1445 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
Dump angle:44°

Clearance, level bucket:173 inches
439 cm
Rollback angle:41°

Breakout force (lift):5126 lbs
2325 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):3718 lbs
1686 kg
Bucket width:85 inches
215 cm
 97 inches
246 cm

4250 Serial Numbers

4250 Serial Numbers Location:The rear of the tractor.
photo of 4250 serial number
1983:1000
1984:6001
1985:9001
1986:11001
1987:12501
1988:13501
1989:20001

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:72
 90 (with Sound-Gard cab)
Batteries:2
Battery volts:6
 12*Optional

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