John Deere 4000
The John Deere 4000 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 360 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 96.89 hp 72.3 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 8,605 lbs 3903 kg.
Engine Power
96.89 hp
72.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
8,605 lbs
3903 kg
Overview
 | 1969 - 1972
New Generation SeriesRow-Crop tractor
New Generation Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 7,987 (total) |
7,294 (diesel Synchro-Range) | |
428 (diesel Power Shift) | |
256 (gas Synchro-Range) | |
9 (gas Power Shift) | |
The 4000 was a high horsepower-to-weight tractor, designed as a "runner". Using the same engine as the 4020, but being almost 1000 lbs lighter, the 4000 could, in the same amount of time, pull a 4-bottom plow fast enough to cover the same acreage as a 4020 with a 5-bottom plow. The John Deere 4000 was also an economy tractor, providing the same power as the 4020 with fewer features and smaller rear axles. | |
John Deere 4000 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 84.82 hp
63.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 96.89 hp
72.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 82.59 hp
61.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 96.89 hp
72.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
540/1000 (optional) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 100.25 inches
254 cm |
Weight | 8,605 lbs
3903 kg |
Front tire | 9.5x15 |
Rear tire | 16.9x34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
Motorola alternator | |
Charging amps | 35 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain | |
Operator's Manual 4000 and 4020 (OM-R46934) published in 1969 | |
Operator's Manual 4000 and 4020 (OM-R48273) published in 1971 | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine options | |
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John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 404 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 404 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches
108 x 121 mm |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 360 ci / 5.9 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 360 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.25 inches
108 x 108 mm |
Compression | 7.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partial synchronized | |
8-speed full power shift |
Transmission — John Deere Syncro-Range
Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range |
Type | partial synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
The 4000's Syncro-Range was modified from that used on the 4020, the reverse synchronizers were eliminated requiring the tractor to be stopped when shifting from forward to reverse. Shifts between the two forward gears in each of the shift stations are synchronized. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Power Shift
Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Power Shift transmission available as an option on the John Deere 4000 starting in 1971. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 4000 Tires | |
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Ag front | 9.5x15 |
Ag rear | 16.9x34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 100.25 inches
254 cm |
Operating weight | 8,605 lbs
3903 kg |
Ballasted weight | 10,870 lbs
4930 kg |
Rear axle | 3.125 inch diameter
79 mm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1023 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
September 30 - October 14, 1969
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1023 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 96.89 hp
72.3 kW |
Fuel use | 6.2 gal/hour
23.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 88.88 hp
66.3 kW |
Fuel use | 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 82.59 hp
61.6 kW |
Fuel use | 6.2 gal/hour
23.5 l/hour |
Gear 5 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 8215 lbs
3726 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 148 loader | |
John Deere 158 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4000 based on its 96.89 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 4000.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.2 hrs
Approximately 1.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (6.2 gal / 23.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5 gal/hr (19.1 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 4000 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4000.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)96.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)72.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)98.2 PS
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