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
![]() | 1998 - 2001
4000 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor |
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1998 - 2001 | |
4000 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
Original price was $18,000 in 2000 | |
John Deere 4500 Engine | |
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Yanmar 2.0L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 4500 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 39 hp
29.1 kW |
Engine (net) | 37 hp
27.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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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 | |
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Fuel | 12.5 gal
47.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 6.8 gal
25.7 L |
Front axle | 8.4 qts
7.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2500 lbs
1134 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 650 |
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 | |
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 | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4500 Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade | |
Front-end 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 |
Overall width | 85 inches
215 cm |
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 |
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 |
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