4255 by John Deere

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

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

1988 - 1992
4055 Series
Row-Crop tractor

OCED Tractor Test 1618

OCED Tractor Test 1618

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Electrical

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

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