John Deere 4255 vs Kubota M6142
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 4255 and the Kubota M6142 deliver the same power: 142 HP.
- The Kubota M6142 is the more recent model: production started in 2020, versus 1988 for the John Deere 4255.
- The Kubota M6142 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 6999 kg versus 2800 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 4255 | Kubota M6142 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 142 HP | 142 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1992 | 2020+ |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 7.6 L | 6.1 L |
| Weight | — | 6 000 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 6 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 800 kg | 6 999 kg |
| Wheelbase | 271 cm | 268 cm |
| Length | 402 cm | 462 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |