john deere 4255
![]() | 1988 - 1992
4055 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1988 - 1992 | 4055 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1988 - 1992 | ||||
4055 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor | ||||
1988 - 1992 | |
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4055 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Saltillo, Mexico |
Variants | |
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4255 | row-crop |
4255 Hi-Crop | high-clearance |
John Deere 4255 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 4255 Transmissions | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
15-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 4255 Power | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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1989 | 1001 |
1990 | 3001 |
1991 | 5501 |
1992 | 10001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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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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