Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 4255 vs Massey Ferguson 3630

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 4255

Row Crop

power
127 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
15
Full 4255 specs
Massey Ferguson 3630 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 3630

Row Crop

power
127 hp
displacement
354 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 3630 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4255
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 3630

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
4255127 hp
3630127 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

4255 is in the 44th percentile; 3630 is in the 44th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4255 higher · +112 ci (+32%)
4255466 ci
3630354 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

4255 is in the 82nd percentile; 3630 is in the 39th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
42556
36306
Median Row Crop Tractor6

4255 is in the 50th percentile; 3630 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3630 higher · +1 (+7%)
425515
363016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

4255 is in the 33rd percentile; 3630 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

4255 (A)3630 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model42553630—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
Power Output127hp127hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ 3630+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement466ci354ci▲ 4255+112 ci · +32%
Bore4.6in3.9in▲ 4255+0.7 in · +18%
Stroke4.8in5in▲ 3630+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
TypePower Shiftselective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator-controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
Length159in183in▲ 3630+24 in · +15%
Width96in94in▲ 4255+2 in · +2%
Height117in114in▲ 4255+3 in · +3%
WheelbaseNot recorded109in—
Operating Weight14,050lb12,800lb▲ 4255+1,250 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerhydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
TypeIndependent with hydraulic clutchNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch Capacity6,175lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypePowerhydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volts—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
Coolant6.8gal7.1gal▲ 3630+0.3 gal · +4%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4255Massey Ferguson 3630Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 44th percentile (127 hp)B · 44th percentile (127 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 82nd percentile (466 ci)B · 39th percentile (354 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 33rd percentile (15)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 62nd percentile (14,050 lb)B · 54th percentile (12,800 lb)
A · 4255B · 3630Median Row Crop Tractor
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