John Deere

John Deere 4250

The John Deere 4250 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1983 to 1988 as part of the 50 Series. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. The tractor features a John Deere 7.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 144 hp. Transmission options include a 16-speed partial power shift and a 15-speed full power shift. It offers two- or four-wheel drive with hydraulic wet disc brakes and a Sound-Gard cab standard. The tractor has a fuel capacity of 65 gallons and a closed center hydraulic system with up to 16 gallons capacity depending on transmission. The rear hitch is a IIIN/II type with a 6,290 lbs lift capacity. PTO is independent with 540/1000 RPM options. The 4250 supports various John Deere loaders including models 148, 158, and 260 with different lift capacities and bucket sizes. Original prices ranged from $43,341 for the Quad-Range ROPS 2WD to $63,597 for the Power Shift Cab 4WD.

Power144 hp

Founded1983 - 1988

Model4250

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4250

Power

Engine	144 hp (107.4 kW)
PTO (tested)	120.86 hp (90.1 kW)
PTO (claimed)	120 hp (89.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	106.38 hp (79.3 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	101 hp (75.3 kW)

Engine

Type	John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Power	144 hp (107.4 kW)
Details	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Rated RPM	2200
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.56x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm)
Compression	15.8:1
Displacement	466 ci (7.6 L)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity	18 qts (17.0 L)
Starter volts	12

Capacity

Fuel	65 gal (246.0 L)
Hydraulic system	10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) (39.7 L), 13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) (51.1 L), 16.0 gal (Quad-Range) (60.6 L)

Variants

4250 Hi-Crop	high clearance

Electrical

Ground	negative
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6, 12 Optional
Charging amps	72, 90 (with Sound-Gard cab)
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	closed center
Valves	2 or 3
Capacity	10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) (39.7 L), 13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) (51.1 L), 16.0 gal (Quad-Range) (60.6 L)
Pressure	2277 psi (157.0 bar)
Pump flow	26.5 gpm (100.3 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab	Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS.
Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives	inboard planetary
Power steering	yes
Differential lock	hydraulic rear

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Series	50 Series
Built in	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price	$43,341 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD ), $63,597 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )
Years produced	1983 - 1988

Attachments

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Transmission

Options	16-speed partial power shift, 15-speed full power shift
Power Shift full power shift	15 forward and 4 reverse gears, Perma-Clutch wet disc clutch, 42 qts (39.7 L) oil capacity (2WD), 54 qts (51.1 L) oil capacity (4WD), Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.
Quad-Range partial power shift	16 forward and 6 reverse gears, Perma-Clutch wet disc clutch, 64 qts (60.6 L) oil capacity, 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.

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