John Deere 4255

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4255 is a powerful row crop tractor made from 1988 to 1992. It has a strong diesel engine with six cylinders and 126.68 hp. This engine is turbocharged and has a very high displacement of 466 ci, which means it can handle tough jobs. The tractor has a power shift transmission with 15 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks.

This tractor is big and sturdy, weighing 14,050 lb. It has a comfortable cab for the driver and power steering to make it easier to control. The 4255 has a strong hitch that can lift up to 6,175 lb, which is above average for tractors like this. It also has a special PTO (power take-off) system that can run at different speeds to power various tools. The hydraulic system is closed center type, which helps the tractor work efficiently with different attachments.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 127 hp (94.5 kW)

Transmission: Power Shift

Operating Weight: 14050 lb (6373 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 4255 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 4255 is Average. It is greater than 42% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 4255 is Average. It is greater than 62% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 4255 is Above Average. It is greater than 82% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 4255 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
466 ci (7.6 L)
Bore
4.56 in (115.9 mm)
Stroke
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
127 hp (94.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
Power Shift
Forward Gears
15
Reverse Gears
4