John Deere 4120
The John Deere 4120 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 148.9 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 43.1 hp / 32.1 kW; Diesel (listed): 2.9 hp / 2.2 kW. Transmission: eHydro. Operating weight: 1460 lbs 662 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 43.1 hp / 32.1 kW; Diesel (listed): 2.9 hp / 2.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
14.5 gal
54.9 L
Transmission
eHydro
Operating Weight
1460 lbs
662 kg
Overview
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Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
John Deere 4120 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 4120 Power | |
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Engine | 43.1 hp
32.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 14.5 gal
54.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 10.3 gal
39.0 L |
9.6 gal (eHydro)
36.3 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 10.3 gal
39.0 L |
9.6 gal (eHydro)
36.3 L | |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Total flow | 17.1 gpm
64.7 lpm |
Steering flow | 5.1 gpm
19.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3,130 lbs
1419 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,500 lbs
1134 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Mid PTO | independent (optional) |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 71.5 inches
181 cm |
Weight | 3700 lbs
1678 kg |
Front tire | 8.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 75 |
Battery CCA | 770 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2007, by John Deere | |
4000 Series Compact Utility Tractors published in 2009, by John Deere | |
4000 Series Compact Utility Tractors published in 2011, by John Deere | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchase Guide published in 2005, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 148.9 ci / 2.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 148.9 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.386x4.134 inches
86 x 105 mm |
Power | 43.1 hp
32.1 kW |
Compression | 20:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 2.9 hp
2.2 kW |
Oil capacity | 7.9 qts
7.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 6.4 qts
6.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — PowrReverser
Transmission | PowrReverser |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 41.2 qts
39.0 L |
With 13.6-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — eHydro
Transmission | eHydro |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 38.4 qts
36.3 L |
With 16.3-28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4120 Tires | |
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Ag front | 8.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 71.5 inches
181 cm |
Length | 128.2 inches
325 cm |
Width | 65.6 inches (R1 tires)
166 cm |
Height (hood) | 62 inches
157 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 97.2 inches
246 cm |
Weight | 3700 lbs
1678 kg |
Max Drawbar | 1,103 lbs
500 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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72" mid-mount mower deck | |
John Deere 400X loader | |
John Deere 400CX loader | |
Backhoe |
72" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
3-blade with hydraulic lift | |
Cutting width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Weight | 448 lbs
203 kg |
Overall width | 85 inches
215 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 9.6 inch
2 to 24 cm |
John Deere 485 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 485 Backhoe |
Weight | 1460 lbs
662 kg |
Transport height | 90 inches
228 cm |
Digging depth | 105 inches
266 cm |
Reach from pivot | 142 inches
360 cm |
Loading height | 88 inches
223 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 3730 lbs
1691 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2435 lbs
1104 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 4120.
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 4120 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4120.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 43.1 hp / 32.1 kW; Diesel (listed): 2.9 hp / 2.2 kW
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