John Deere 4650

The John Deere 4650 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The rated power output is 187.7 hp 140.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 16685 to 18585 pounds.

Overview

	1983 - 1988 50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1983 - 1988
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price	$54,763 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD )
	$76,006 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )

John Deere 4650 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 4650 Power
Engine	187.7 hp 140.0 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	137 hp 102.2 kW
PTO (claimed)	165 hp 123.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)	142.31 hp 106.1 kW
PTO (tested)	165.70 hp 123.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Differential lock	hydraulic rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS.

Capacity
Fuel	102 gal 386.1 L
Hydraulic system	18.6 gal (2WD Power Shift) 70.4 L
	21.6 gal (4WD Power Shift) 81.8 L
	26.9 gal (Quad-Range) 101.8 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	18.6 gal (2WD Power Shift) 70.4 L
	21.6 gal (4WD Power Shift) 81.8 L
	26.9 gal (Quad-Range) 101.8 L
Pressure	2277 psi 157.0 bar
Valves	2 or 3
Pump flow	29.5 gpm 111.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Control	lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift	8,475 lbs 3844 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	1000
Engine RPM	1000@2200

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	118.5 inches 300 cm
4WD Wheelbase	117.1 inches 297 cm
Weight	16685 to 18585 pounds
Front tire	11.00-16
2WD Rear tire	20.8-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	72
	90 (with Sound-Gard cab)
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6
	12 OptOptional

References
Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere
Tractors 100 to 190 HP published in 1984, by John Deere
Tractors 105 to 190 HP published in 1984, by John Deere
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1984, by John Deere
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1986, by John Deere
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere
Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Configuration	intercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	466 ci 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.56x4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm
Power	187.7 hp 140.0 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	15.8:1
Rated RPM	2200
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	21 qts 19.9 L
Coolant capacity	32 qts 30.3 L

John Deere 4650 Engine

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
15-speed full power shift

Transmission — John Deere Quad-Range

Transmission	John Deere Quad-Range
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	Perma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity	107.6 qts 101.8 L
Tractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range.
20.8-38 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere Power Shift

Transmission	John Deere Power Shift
Type	full power shift
Gears	15 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	Perma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity	74.4 qts (2WD) 70.4 L
	86.4 qts (4WD) 81.8 L
Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.
20.8-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 4650 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8-38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 20.8-38
Ag rear	16.9-38
	18.4-38
	18.4R38
	20.8R38
	18.4-42
	18.4R42

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	118.5 inches 300 cm
4WD Wheelbase	117.1 inches 297 cm
Length	179.7 inches (2WD) 456 cm
	184.8 inches (4WD) 469 cm
Width	118 inches (standard axle) 299 cm
	96 inches (optional axle) 243 cm
	108 inches (optional axle) 274 cm
Height	117.8 inches 299 cm
Shipping weight	16,685 lbs 7568 kg
Operating weight	18,585 lbs (2WD Power Shift) 8430 kg
Ground clearance	14.92 inches 37 cm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.94 by 96 inches 100 by 2438 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.94 by 108 inches 100 by 2743 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.94 by 118 inches 100 by 2997 mm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1460: diesel Power Shift 2WD
NTTL 1477: diesel Quad-Range 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1460
Diesel Power Shift 2WD October 9 - 28, 1982 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1460 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	165.52 hp 123.4 kW
Fuel use	9.8 gal/hour 37.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	137.31 hp 102.4 kW
Fuel use	9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Gear 10 used for power test.
Max pull	16,746 lbs 7595 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1477
Diesel Quad-Range 2WD April 7 - 26, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1477 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	165.70 hp 123.6 kW
Fuel use	9.8 gal/hour 37.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	142.31 hp 106.1 kW
Fuel use	9.5 gal/hour 36.0 l/hour
Max pull	16,814 lbs 7626 kg