John Deere 4000

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4000 is a row-crop tractor produced by John Deere from 1969 to 1972. It features a 4×2 2WD chassis, power steering, and two transmission options: a partial synchronized transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, and a full power shift transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears. It is powered by either a 6.6 L six-cylinder diesel engine or a 5.9 L six-cylinder gasoline engine, with a maximum power output of 91.12 HP at 2100 RPM based on independent test results. This model comes with an open operator station, independent hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a rear three-point hitch (Category II). Possible tire configurations include 9.5x15 in the front and 16.9x34 in the rear. The equipment's operating weight is 8,605 lbs. Additional performance details from independent testing have been added to the specifications.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 91.12

Transmission: Partial synchronized / Full power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 8,605

Fuel Type: Diesel / Gasoline

John Deere 4000 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Below Average

Greater than 19% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Poor

Greater than 2% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: 6.6L 6-cyl diesel / 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel / Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 404 ci / 360 ci
Bore (in): 4.25 / 4.25 in
Stroke (in): 4.75 / 4.25 in
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 91.12

Transmission

Type: Partial synchronized / Full power shift
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 2-4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 8,605

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1972
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: Category 2
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Independent hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: -

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 30, 1969

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 91.12 HP (67.96 kW) at 2100 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 5.74 Gal/hr (21.73 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.479 lb/hp.hr (0.291 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed: 78.70 HP (58.68 kW) with a drawbar pull of 6840 lbs (30.42 kN) and a speed of 5.65 mph (9.09 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.515 lb/hp.hr (0.313 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.62 Hp.hr/gal (2.68 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: N/A
Torque Rise: N/A

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: N/A
Pump Delivery Rate: N/A
Hydraulic Power: N/A

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 14.80 Hp.hr/gal (2.91 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 5.43 Gal/hr (20.56 l/h) at 2100 rpm

NTTL.(1969).Nebraska Tractor Test 1023 for John Deere 4000 Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/432