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John Deere 250D Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 250D ➔

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 built for operation on rough terrain, with a heavy-duty frame, articulated steering, and a rear dump body for efficient load transport. The 250D is commonly used for moving soil, aggregate, rock, and demolition debris across job sites. Typical features include diesel power, all-wheel drive, and operator-focused controls. The model is recognized for its off-road mobility, load-carrying capacity, and suitability for demanding material handling tasks.

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Articulating/Rigid

Articulated

Dimensions

Dump Ground Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Dump Height	20.10 ft (6.13 m)
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Overall Height	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Overall Length	31.20 ft (9.51 m)
Overall Width	9.30 ft (2.83 m)
Wheelbase	16.50 ft (5.03 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive Config

6x6

Dump

Capacity - Heaped	18.00 cu yd (13.76 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	13.70 cu yd (10.47 cu m)
Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	6 seconds
Raise Time	11.9 seconds
Rated Payload	51,150.00 lbs (23,201.28 kg)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharger charge air cooled
Displacement	549.00 cu in (8,996.52 cu cm)
Engine Model	6090
Make	Deere
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

Operating 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 volts
Tire Size	23.5R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.80 gal (21.95 l)

Transmission

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

Center Axle - empty	8,994.90 lbs (4,080.02 kg)
Center Axle - loaded	31,393.90 lbs (14,240.05 kg)
Front Axle - empty	22,354.90 lbs (10,140.02 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	29,012.90 lbs (13,160.05 kg)
Operating Weight	91,490.00 lbs (41,499.22 kg)
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)

John Deere 250Ds currently for sale

A 2006 John Deere 250D From Southeastern Equipment Corporation (North Carolina) for $79,500.00 USD

A 2002 John Deere 250D From Southeastern Equipment Corporation (North Carolina) for $69,500.00 USD

A 2003 John Deere 250D From Southeastern Equipment Corporation (North Carolina) for $59,500.00 USD

A John Deere 250D From MacAllister Machinery – North for $79,000.00 USD

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