John Deere 4700
The John Deere 4700 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 134 ci 2.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 45 hp / 33.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 48 hp / 35.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 2.7 hp / 2.0 kW. Transmission: PowrReverser Creeper. Operating weight: 1517 lbs 688 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 45 hp / 33.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 48 hp / 35.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 2.7 hp / 2.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
12.5 gal
47.3 L
Transmission
PowrReverser Creeper
Operating Weight
1517 lbs
688 kg
Overview
![]() | 2000 - 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 | |
Original price was $26,500 in 2003 | |
John Deere 4700 Engine | |
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Yanmar 2.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 4700 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 48 hp
35.8 kW |
Engine (net) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 41.5 hp
30.9 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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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 (gear)
25.7 L |
8.8 gal (hydro)
33.3 L | |
Front axle | 8.4 qts
7.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 6.8 gal (gear)
25.7 L |
8.8 gal (hydro)
33.3 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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Weight | 3600 lbs
1632 kg |
Front tire | 8-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6 |
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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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 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 2000, by John Deere | |
Rental Equipment published in 2001, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 134 ci / 2.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 4TNE88 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 134 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.46x3.54 inches
88 x 90 mm |
Power (net) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Power (gross) | 48 hp
35.8 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry type |
Pre-heating | air heater |
Compression | 18:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Torque | 108 lb-ft
146.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 2.7 hp
2.0 kW |
Coolant capacity | 7.6 qts
7.2 L |
Oil capacity | 5.1 qts
4.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partially synhcronized power shuttle | |
hydrostatic | |
24-speed partially synhcronized power shuttle |
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 shifting on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. | |
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (three-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (three-range) |
Oil capacity | 35.2 qts
33.3 L |
Hydrostatic transmission operated with two foot pedals. Push-button cruise control on dash. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. | |
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Transmission — PowrReverser Creeper
Transmission | PowrReverser Creeper |
Type | partially synhcronized power shuttle |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc, two clutch packs with three 5-inch discs each |
Oil capacity | 27.2 qts
25.7 L |
Add creeper range to the PowrReverser, engaged by separate lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift in or out of creeper range. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4700 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 16.9-24 |
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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Length | 135 inches
342 cm |
John Deere 4700 Weight | |
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3600 lbs
1632 kg | |
Max Drawbar | 570 lbs
258 kg |
Max front axle | 11 lbs
4 kg |
Max rear axle | 2205 lbs
1000 kg |
John Deere 4700 Height | |
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Hood | 49.2 inches (2WD)
124 cm |
51 inches (4WD)
129 cm | |
ROPS | 88.4 inches (2WD fixed)
224 cm |
91.6 inches (4WD fixed)
232 cm | |
94.4 inches (2WD folding)
239 cm | |
97.6 inches (4WD folding)
247 cm | |
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 |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 4700.
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 4700 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4700.
Converted Equivalents:
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