The John Deere 250D is an off-highway articulated dump truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, and earthmoving applications. It is part of John Deere's D-Series truck line and is used for transporting soil, rock, aggregate, and other bulk materials over rough terrain. The 250D typically features articulated steering, all-wheel drive, and a high-capacity dump body for efficient loading and unloading. It is built for off-road jobsite mobility, traction, and payload handling in demanding conditions. The model is commonly referenced in heavy equipment fleets, rental inventories, and used equipment listings for off-highway hauling applications.
Dimensions
John Deere 250D Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Ground Clearance
1.91 ft (0.58 m)
Dump Height
20.08 ft (6.12 m)
Ground Clearance
1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height
11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Length
31.00 ft (9.45 m)
Overall Height
11.42 ft (3.48 m)
Overall Length
31.17 ft (9.50 m)
Overall Width
9.26 ft (2.82 m)
Weight
40,250.00 lbs (18,257.12 kg)
Wheelbase
16.44 ft (5.01 m)
Width
9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Dump
John Deere 250D Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped
18 cu yd
Capacity - Struck
13.7 cu yd
Dump Angle
70 degrees
Lower Time
6 sec
Raise Time
11.9 sec
Rated Payload
51,150.00 lbs (23,201.28 kg)
Engine
John Deere 250D Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharger charge air cooled
Displacement
549.00 cu in (8,996.52 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
6090
Max Torque
789.00 lbs ft (1,069.73 nm)
Net Power
265.00 hp (197.61 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2000 rpm
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Operational
John Deere 250D Off-Highway Truck Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
8.70 gal (32.93 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
6.70 gal (25.36 l)
Fuel Capacity
90.00 gal (340.65 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
20.80 gal (78.73 l)
Operating Voltage
24 V
Tire Size
23.5R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity
5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Transmission
John Deere 250D Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Max Speed
31.00 mph (49.89 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears
6
Number Of Reverse Gears
1
Transmission Type
ZF 6HP592C fully automatic
Weights
John Deere 250D Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty
8994.9 %
Center Axle - Loaded
31393.9 %
Front Axle - Empty
22,354.90 lbs (10,140.02 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded
29012.9 %
Rear Axle - Empty
8,972.90 lbs (4,070.04 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded
31,085.20 lbs (14,100.03 kg)
Total Empty
40,344.60 lbs (18,300.03 kg)
Total Loaded
91,491.90 lbs (41,500.08 kg)
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