Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1988 - 1992 |
| Series | 4055 Series |
| Equipment type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Equipment type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factories | Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Saltillo, Mexico
|
| Variants | |
| 4255 | row-crop |
| 4255 Hi-Crop | high-clearance |
| John Deere 4255 Engine | |
| Engine | John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| John Deere 4255 Transmissions | |
| Transmission | 16-speed partial power shift 15-speed full power shift |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| 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 |
| Details | Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Cab standard. |
| Capacity | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | hydraulic |
| Rear PTO Type | 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 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| John Deere 4255 attachments | |
| Attachment | front-end loader |
| Details | Attachment details ... |
| 4255 Serial Number Location | |
| Location | Serial number plate on the rear of the 4255, above the PTO shaft. |
| 4255 Serial Numbers | |
| 1989 | 1001 |
| 1990 | 3001 |
| 1991 | 5501 |
| 1992 | 10001 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 120 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
| Publication | 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 |
Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page
Model family
Series map
- 4055126.1 hp
- 4255 Current model142.2 hp
- 156.9 hp