Head to head · Sub-Compact

John Deere 4500 vs New Holland TN85A

John Deere 4500 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 4500

Sub-Compact

power
39 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 4500 specs
New Holland TN85A Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland TN85A

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
274 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full TN85A specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4500
vs
New HollandNew Holland TN85A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ TN85A higher · +41 hp (+105%)
450039 hp
TN85A80 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

4500 is in the 73rd percentile; TN85A is in the 99th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TN85A higher · +152 ci (+125%)
4500122 ci
TN85A274 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

4500 is in the 70th percentile; TN85A is in the 99th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
45004
TN85A4
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

4500 is in the 90th percentile; TN85A is in the 90th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ TN85A higher · +3 (+33%)
45009
TN85A12
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

4500 is in the 50th percentile; TN85A is in the 73rd · 616 models

4500 (A)TN85A (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereNew Holland—
Model4500TN85A—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
ManufacturerYanmarIveco—
Model4TNE84Not recorded—
Power Output39hp80hp▲ TN85A+41 hp · +105%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,300RPM▲ 4500+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement122ci274ci▲ TN85A+152 ci · +125%
Bore3.3in4.1in▲ TN85A+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke3.5in5.2in▲ TN85A+1.7 in · +49%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
TypeUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutchPartially synchronized with mechanical shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
Length135in158in▲ TN85A+23 in · +17%
Width61.8in67.2in▲ TN85A+5.4 in · +9%
Height97.2in95.1in▲ 4500+2.1 in · +2%
Operating Weight3,450lb6,008lb▲ TN85A+2,558 lb · +74%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,100rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,968lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4500New Holland TN85ADifference
TypeTwo-post ROPSOpen (ROPS)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 73rd percentile (39 hp)B · 99th percentile (80 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 70th percentile (122 ci)B · 99th percentile (274 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 90th percentile (4)B · 90th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 50th percentile (9)B · 73rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 65th percentile (3,450 lb)B · 97th percentile (6,008 lb)
A · 4500B · TN85AMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 4500Full spec pageNew Holland TN85A