SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 4255 vs John Deere 6140D
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 4255 and the John Deere 6140D. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 425599.2 kW (133.1 HP)
John Deere 6140D104.4 kW (140.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 42556370.0 kg (2WD2WD Quad-Range: 12224.6 lbs (5545.0 kg) 4WD Powershift: 14043.4 lbs)
John Deere 6140D4150.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 7914.6 lbs (3590.0 kg) 4WD ROPS: 9149.2 lbs)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 42553660.0 kg (6172.9 lbs (2800.0 kg) 8068.9 lbs)
John Deere 6140D3310.0 kg (5500.5 lbs (2495.0 kg) Optional: 7297.3 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 4255 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 6140DAgricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 99.2 kW (133.1 HP) | 104.4 kW (140.1 HP) |
| Weight | 6370.0 kg (2WD2WD Quad-Range: 12224.6 lbs (5545.0 kg) 4WD Powershift: 14043.4 lbs) | 4150.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 7914.6 lbs (3590.0 kg) 4WD ROPS: 9149.2 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 3660.0 kg (6172.9 lbs (2800.0 kg) 8068.9 lbs) | 3310.0 kg (5500.5 lbs (2495.0 kg) Optional: 7297.3 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Partially synchronized with wet disc clutch |
| Length | 402.0 cm (158.3 in.) | 421.0 cm (165.7 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 100.3 LPM (26.5 GPM) | 75.7 LPM (20.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1988-1992 | 2008-2016 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | John Deere PowerTech PVX |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 7637 cc (466.0 cu in.) | 4523 cc (276.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 11.61 cm (4.57 in.) | 10.59 cm (4.17 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.09 cm (4.76 in.) | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with hydraulic clutch | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | 540 /1000 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Battery | Two 12V, CCA 925A | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 295.0 cm (Cab: 116.1 in.) | 274.0 cm (Cab Height: 107.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 267.0 cm (2WD: 106.7 in. (271.0 cm) 4WD: 105.1 in.) | 245.0 cm (96.5 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 246.0 l (65.0 gal) | 157.8 l (41.7 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 18.0 l (4.8 gal) | 15.0 l (4.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 25.6 l (6.8 gal) | 18.7 l (4.9 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 60.0 l (2WD: 13.5 gal (51.0 l) 4WD: 15.9 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | John Deere Power Shift | Hi-Lo PowrReverser |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary | Inboard planetary |
| Gears | 15 forward and 4 reverse | 24 forward and 12 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 9.0 km/h (Forward: 18.6 MPH (30.0 km/h) Reverse: 5.6 MPH) | 29.3 km/h (Forward: 17.6 MPH (28.3 km/h) Reverse: 18.2 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet discs | Hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II |
| Cabin Type | Cab | ROPS or Cab |
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 10.00-16 , 14.9-26 | Ag: 13.6-24 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4-38 | Ag: 18.4-34 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | Open center |
| SCV Flow | 78.0 LPM (20.6 GPM) | 75.7 LPM (20.0 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | 174.4 bar (2530.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 2 or 3 | 2 or 3 |
| Torque Power | — | 1600 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 573.6 N·m (423.1 lb-ft) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 45.0 cm (17.7 in.) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 2828.0 l (747.1 gal) |
| Differential Lock | — | Mechanical rear limited-slip front differential |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control or draft-control |
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