John Deere 4255: all source data

All 95 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
Manufacturer	John Deere
(no label)	Row-Crop tractor
Factories	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Factories	Saltillo, Mexico

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
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

Mechanical
(no label)	Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
(no label)	Power steering
(no label)	Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes
(no label)	Cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	65 gal \| 246.0 L
Hydraulic system	13.5 gal (Powershift 2WD) \| 51.1 L
Hydraulic system	15.9 gal (Powershift 4WD) \| 60.2 L
Hydraulic system	16 gal (Quad-Range 2WD) \| 60.6 L
Hydraulic system	17.2 gal (Quad-Range 4WD) \| 65.1 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	13.5 gal (Powershift 2WD) \| 51.1 L
Capacity	15.9 gal (Powershift 4WD) \| 60.2 L
Capacity	16 gal (Quad-Range 2WD) \| 60.6 L
Capacity	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

Hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift	6175 lbs \| 2800 kg
Rear lift	8077 lbs \| 3663 kg

Pto
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)	106.7 inches \| 271 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)	105.3 inches \| 267 cm
Weight	12225 to 14050 pounds
Front tire	10.00-16
2WD Rear tire (2WD)	18.4-38

Serial location
(no label)	Serial number plate on the rear of the 4255, above the PTO shaft.

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	120
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)	John Deere
(no label)	turbocharged diesel
(no label)	6-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	466 ci \| 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.5625x4.75 inches \| 116 x 121 mm
Power (net)	142.2 hp \| 106.0 kW
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
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	27 qts \| 25.6 L
Intake valve clearance	0.020 inches \| 0.508 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.020 inches \| 0.508 mm

Engine oil
Oil capacity	19 qts \| 18.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)	16-speed partial power shift
(no label)	15-speed full power shift

Transmission
Transmission	John Deere Quad Range
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
2WD Oil capacity (2WD)	64 qts \| 60.6 L
4WD Oil capacity (4WD)	68.8 qts \| 65.1 L
(no label)	Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift.
Transmission	John Deere Power Shift
Type	full power shift
Gears	15 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
2WD Oil capacity (2WD)	53.9 qts \| 51.0 L
4WD Oil capacity (4WD)	63.4 qts \| 60.0 L

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

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)	106.7 inches \| 271 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)	105.3 inches \| 267 cm
Length	158.6 inches \| 402 cm
Width	96 inches \| 243 cm
Height (steering wheel)	92.8 inches \| 235 cm
Height (cab)	116.5 inches \| 295 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

Weight
Operating	12,225 lbs (2WD Quad-Range) \| 5545 kg
Operating	14,050 lbs (4WD Powershift) \| 6373 kg
Ballasted	15,570 lbs \| 7062 kg