John Deere 4500

The John Deere 4500 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 121.7 ci 2.0 L engine. The rated power output is 37 hp 27.6 kW. Transmission: PowrReverser. Operating weight: 1517 lbs 688 kg.

Engine Power
37 hp 27.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
12.5 gal 47.3 L
Transmission
PowrReverser
Operating Weight
1517 lbs 688 kg

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Overview

John Deere 4500 tractor photo
1998 - 2001 4000 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor
1998 - 2001
4000 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price was $18,000 in 2000
John Deere 4500 Engine
Yanmar 2.0L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 4500 Power
Engine (gross)
39 hp 29.1 kW
Engine (net)
37 hp 27.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
33 hp 24.6 kW
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS. Folding ROPS optional.
Capacity
Fuel
12.5 gal 47.3 L
Hydraulic system
6.8 gal 25.7 L
Front axle
8.4 qts 7.9 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
6.8 gal 25.7 L
Pressure
2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves
3 OptOptional
Pump flow
9.9 gpm 37.5 lpm
Total flow
14.7 gpm 55.6 lpm
Steering flow
4.8 gpm 18.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Control
position control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2500 lbs 1134 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2600
Mid PTO
independent
Mid PTO Type
2100
Engine RPM
2100@2600
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
71.5 inches 181 cm
Weight
3450 lbs 1564 kg
Front tire
7-16
Rear tire
13.6-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
650
Battery volts
12
References
4500 references literature
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
4000 Series Tractors published in 1998, by John Deere
4000 Series Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere
Operator's Manual Compact Utility Tractors 4500, 4600 and 4700 (OMLVU10940) published in 1999
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 — 121.7 ci / 2.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Yanmar 4TNE84
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
121.7 ci 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke
3.31x3.54 inches 84 x 90 mm
Power (net)
37 hp 27.6 kW
Power (gross)
39 hp 29.1 kW
Fuel system
direct injection
Air cleaner
dry
Pre-heating
air heater
Compression
18:1
Rated RPM
2600
Torque
92 lb-ft 124.8 Nm
Torque RPM
1700
Starter volts
12
Starter power
2.7 hp 2.0 kW
Coolant capacity
7.2 qts 6.8 L
Oil capacity
5.1 qts 4.8 L

Transmission

Transmission options
9-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed partially synhcronized power shuttle

Transmission — Collar Shift

Transmission
Collar Shift
Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
27.2 qts 25.7 L
Three speeds (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift speeds or ranges.
With 14.9-24 rear tires.
4500 Collar Shift unsynchronized gear speeds

Transmission — PowrReverser

Transmission
PowrReverser
Type
partially synhcronized power shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc, two clutch packs with three 5-inch discs each
Oil capacity
27.2 qts 25.7 L
Four speeds (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser on dash. Power shuttle allows direction changes without using the clutch. Speeds are synchronized and may be shifted on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.
With 14.9-24 rear tires.
4500 PowrReverser partially synhcronized power shuttle speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 4500 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24
Lawn/turf front
27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear
44x18.00-20
Industrial front
10-16.5
Industrial rear
17.5L-24
Dimensions
Wheelbase
71.5 inches 181 cm
Length
135 inches 342 cm
Width
62 inches*Width with R1 tires. 157 cm
Height (hood)
51 inches 129 cm
Height (ROPS)
97.6 inches 247 cm
Weight
3450 lbs 1564 kg
Max Drawbar
570 lbs 258 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
72" mid-mount mower deck
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe
72" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount John Deere
3-blade with hydraulic lift
Cutting width
72 inches 182 cm
Overall width
85 inches 215 cm
John Deere 48 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 48 Backhoe
Weight
1517 lbs 688 kg
Transport height
81 inches 205 cm
Bucket width
12 inches 30 cm
18 inches 45 cm
24 inches 60 cm
36 inches 91 cm
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