John Deere 4300
The John Deere 4300 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 91.3 ci 1.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 30.2 hp / 22.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 32.2 hp / 24.0 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.9 hp / 1.4 kW. Transmission: SyncReverser. Operating weight: 1517 lbs 688 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 30.2 hp / 22.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 32.2 hp / 24.0 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.9 hp / 1.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
10 gal
37.9 L
Transmission
SyncReverser
Operating Weight
1517 lbs
688 kg
Overview
![]() | 1998 - 2001
4000 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor
4000 Compact Series
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 4300 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 4300 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 32.2 hp
24.0 kW |
Engine (net) | 30.2 hp
22.5 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 25.5 hp
19.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential wet disc brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. Folding ROPS optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Gear Hydraulic system | 6.3 gal
23.8 L |
Hydro Hydraulic system | 6.8 gal
25.7 L |
Front axle | 4.7 qts
4.4 L |
Hydraulics | |||||
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Type | open center | ||||
Gear Capacity | 6.3 gal
23.8 L | ||||
Hydro Capacity | 6.8 gal
25.7 L | ||||
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar | ||||
Valves | 2 | ||||
Pump flow | 8.3 gpm
31.4 lpm | ||||
Total flow | 13.3 gpm
50.3 lpm | ||||
Oil type | 122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC] : JD Hy-Gard 80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC] : JD Lo Vis Hy-Gard | 122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC] | : JD Hy-Gard | 80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC] | : JD Lo Vis Hy-Gard |
122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC] | : JD Hy-Gard | ||||
80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC] | : JD Lo Vis Hy-Gard | ||||
Steering flow | 5 gpm
18.9 lpm | ||||
122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC] | : JD Hy-Gard |
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80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC] | : JD Lo Vis Hy-Gard |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2200 lbs
997 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2700 |
Mid PTO | optional |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Engine RPM | 2100@2700 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 68 inches
172 cm |
Weight | 3000 lbs
1360 kg |
Front tire | 5-15 |
2WD Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 410 and 420 Loaders (OMC49370) published in 2005 | |
4000 Series Tractors published in 1998, by John Deere | |
4000 Series Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere | |
4000 Series Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere | |
4000 Series Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Rental Equipment published in 2001, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 91.3 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNE84 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91.3 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.31x3.54 inches
84 x 90 mm |
Power (net) | 30.2 hp
22.5 kW |
Power (gross) | 32.2 hp
24.0 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Pre-heating | air heater |
Compression | 18:1 |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Idle RPM | 950-2810 |
Operating RPM | 950-2700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 1.9 hp
1.4 kW |
Coolant capacity | 6.1 qts
5.8 L |
Oil capacity | 4.5 qts
4.3 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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9-speed partially synchronized | |
hydrostatic | |
12-speed partially synchronized |
Transmission — SyncShift
Transmission | SyncShift |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | wet discs, one clutch pack with nine four-inch discs |
Oil capacity | 25.2 qts
23.8 L |
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Gears may be shifting on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. | |
With 11.2-24 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Oil capacity | 27.2 qts
25.7 L |
Hydrostatic transmission operated by two foot pedals and left-hand range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Push-button cruise control. | |
With 11.2-24 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — SyncReverser
Transmission | SyncReverser |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet discs, two clutch packs with nine four-inch discs each |
Oil capacity | 25.2 qts
23.8 L |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser on steering column. Gears may be shifting on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range. | |
With 11.2-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4300 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5-15. Rear: 11.2-24 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 5-15. Rear: 12.4-24 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24 |
Lawn/turf front | 25-10.50LLx15 |
27x8.5-15 | |
7.00-14 (4WD) | |
Lawn/turf rear | 41LLx18.00-16 |
11.2-24 | |
41x14.00-20 | |
Industrial front | 25x8.50-14 |
Industrial rear | 15-19.5 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 68 inches
172 cm |
Length | 117 inches
297 cm |
Width | 50 inches
127 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 13.4 inches
34 cm |
John Deere 4300 Weight | |
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3000 lbs
1360 kg | |
Max Drawbar | 562 lbs
254 kg |
Max front axle | 3197 lbs
1450 kg |
Max rear axle | 4409 lbs
1999 kg |
John Deere 4300 Height | |
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Hood | 53.3 inches
135 cm |
ROPS | 84 inches (fixed)
213 cm |
90 inches (folding)
228 cm | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
John Deere 420 loader | |
John Deere 430 loader | |
Backhoe |
John Deere 47 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 47 Backhoe |
Weight | 1047 lbs
474 kg |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 90 inches
228 cm |
Reach from pivot | 114 inches
289 cm |
Loading height | 70 inches
177 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2840 lbs
1288 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2005 lbs
909 kg |
John Deere 48 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 48 Backhoe |
Weight | 1517 lbs
688 kg |
Transport height | 81 inches
205 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 102 inches
259 cm |
Reach from pivot | 133 inches
337 cm |
Loading height | 82 inches
208 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 4300.
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 4300 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4300.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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