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| info | |
| 1988 - 1992 4055 Series, Row-Crop tractor | |
| Previous model: | John Deere 4250 |
| Series next: | John Deere 4455 |
| Series back: | John Deere 4055 |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA, Saltillo, Mexico |
| Variants | |
| 4255: | row-crop |
| 4255 Hi-Crop: | high-clearance |
| 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) |
| 3-Point 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) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Clutch: | hydraulic |
| Rear RPM: | 540/1000 (1.375) |
| 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 |
| 4255 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the rear of the 4255, above the PTO shaft. |
| John Deere 4255 Power | |
| PTO (claimed): | 120 hp [89.5 kW] |
| Drawbar (tested): | 112.26 hp [83.7 kW] |
| PTO (tested): | 127.91 hp [95.4 kW] |
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
| Final drives: | inboard planetary |
| Steering: | power |
| Brakes: | differential hydraulic wet discs |
| Cab: | Cab standard. |
| 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] |
| Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Charging amps: | 120 |
| Battery | |
| Number: | 2 |
| Cold-cranking amps: | 925 |
| Volts: | 12 |
| info | |
| 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 |
| Oil capacity: | 19 qts [18.0 L] |
| 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 Detail | |
| John Deere, turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline, 466 ci [7.6 L] |
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| Speeds: | With 18.4-38 rear tires. |
| 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. | |
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| Previous model: | John Deere 4250 |
| Series next: | John Deere 4455 |
| Series back: | John Deere 4055 |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight (operating): | 12,225 lbs [5545 kg] (2WD Quad-Range), 14,050 lbs [6373 kg] (4WD Powershift) |
| Weight (ballasted): | 15,570 lbs [7062 kg] |
| 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 [85x2438 mm] Rack-and-pinion: 3.375 by 113 inches [85x2870 mm] |
| 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 |
| info | |
| Previous model: | John Deere 4250 |
| Series next: | John Deere 4455 |
| Series back: | John Deere 4055 |
| Loader | |
| Loader type: | John Deere 840 |
| Clearance, dumped bucket: | 149 inches [378 cm] |
| Dump angle: | 60 |
| Rollback angle: | 40 |
| Bucket width: | 96.5 inches [245 cm] |