4255 by John Deere
1988 - 1992
Production
Variants
1988 - 1992
| 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
106.0 kW
89.5 kW
83.7 kW
95.4 kW
1988 - 1992
| 1988 - 1992 |
| 4055 Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
OCED Tractor Test 1618
| OCED Tractor Test 1618 | |||
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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 | |||
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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
1988 - 1992
| 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
1988 - 1992
| 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
246.0 L
51.1 L (Powershift 2WD)
60.2 L (Powershift 4WD)
60.6 L (Quad-Range 2WD)
65.1 L (Quad-Range 4WD)
Hydraulics
51.1 L (Powershift 2WD)
60.2 L (Powershift 4WD)
60.6 L (Quad-Range 2WD)
65.1 L (Quad-Range 4WD)
174.4 bar
100.3 lpm
78.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
2800 kg *Advertised as 6550 pounds, the tractor was only able to lift 6175 during testing.
3663 kg *With optional assist cylinder. Advertised as 8470 pounds, but actual tested lift was 8077 pounds.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Dimensions & Tires
271 cm
267 cm
1988 - 1992
| 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
1988 - 1992
| 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
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