John Deere 4250: all source data

All 98 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price$43,341 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD )
Original price$63,597 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )
Engine
(no label)John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
(no label)15-speed full power shift
Power
Engine144 hp | 107.4 kW
Drawbar (claimed)101 hp | 75.3 kW
PTO (claimed)120 hp | 89.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)106.38 hp | 79.3 kW
PTO (tested)120.86 hp | 90.1 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockhydraulic rear
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel65 gal | 246.0 L
Hydraulic system10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) | 39.7 L
Hydraulic system13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) | 51.1 L
Hydraulic system16.0 gal (Quad-Range) | 60.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) | 39.7 L
Capacity13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) | 51.1 L
Capacity16.0 gal (Quad-Range) | 60.6 L
Pressure2277 psi | 157.0 bar
Valves2 or 3
Pump flow26.5 gpm | 100.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIIIN/II
Controllower-link draft sensing
Rear lift6,290 lbs | 2853 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Engine RPM540@2200
Engine RPM1000@2200
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)106.7 inches | 271 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)105.3 inches | 267 cm
Weight11755 to 13855 pounds
Front tire10.00-16
2WD Rear tire (2WD)18.4-38
Serial location
(no label)The rear of the tractor.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps72
Charging amps90 (with Sound-Gard cab)
Batteries2
Battery volts6
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement466 ci | 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.56x4.75 inches | 116 x 121 mm
Power144 hp | 107.4 kW
Air cleanerdry
Compression15.8:1
Rated RPM2200
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Oil capacity18 qts | 17.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
(no label)15-speed full power shift
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
ClutchPerma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity64 qts | 60.6 L
(no label)Tractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range.
TransmissionJohn Deere Power Shift
Typefull power shift
Gears15 forward and 4 reverse
ClutchPerma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity42 qts (2WD) | 39.7 L
Oil capacity54 qts (4WD) | 51.1 L
(no label)Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag) (2WD)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38
4WD Standard tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38
Ag rear18.4-34
Ag rear20.8-34
Ag rear15.5-38
Ag rear20.8-38
Ag rear20.8R38
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)106.7 inches | 271 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)105.3 inches | 267 cm
Length154.1 inches (2WD) | 391 cm
Length164.1 inches (4WD) | 416 cm
Width96 inches | 243 cm
Width113 inches (optional long axle) | 287 cm
Height (cab)116.5 inches | 295 cm
Shipping weight11,755 lbs | 5332 kg
Operating weight13,855 lbs (2WD Power Shift) | 6284 kg
Ground clearance15.75 inches | 40 cm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.375 by 96 inches | 85 by 2438 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.375 by 113 inches | 85 by 2870 mm