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

John Deere 4120 tractor photo
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Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
John Deere 4120 Engine
John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 4120 Power
Engine
43.1 hp 32.1 kW
PTO (claimed)
35 hp 26.1 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steering
hydrostatic power
ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel
14.5 gal 54.9 L
Hydraulic system
10.3 gal 39.0 L
9.6 gal (eHydro) 36.3 L
Hydraulics
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
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)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Mid PTO
independent (optional)
Mid PTO Type
2100
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
75
Battery CCA
770
Battery volts
12
References
4120 references literature
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
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.
4120 PowrReverser  speeds

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.
4120 eHydro hydrostatic speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 4120 Tires
Ag front
8.00-16
Ag rear
13.6-28
Dimensions
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
72" mid-mount mower deck
John Deere 400X loader
John Deere 400CX loader
Backhoe
72" Mower deck
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
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

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