John Deere 4600

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4600 is a utility tractor made from 1999 to 2003. It's a tough machine with four-wheel drive, perfect for various farm jobs. This tractor has a Yanmar diesel engine with four cylinders and 43 horsepower. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger.

The 4600 has a synchronous gear transmission with 9 forward gears and 3 reverse gears. It comes with power steering and wet disc brakes for better control. The tractor has a 3-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 2,503 pounds, which is above average for its size. It also has a power take-off (PTO) that spins at 540 rpm, useful for running other farm tools. The hydraulic system is open center type, and there's an option to add extra valves if needed.

This John Deere model is 134.6 inches long and 88.4 inches tall. It weighs 3,450 pounds, which is average for utility tractors. The tractor has an open operator station with a roll-over protection structure (ROPS) for safety. It starts with an electric starter and has a differential lock for better traction in tough conditions. The 4600 is a reliable choice for farmers who need a versatile tractor for everyday tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 43 hp (32.1 kW)

Transmission: Synchronous Gear

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 3450 lb (1565 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 4600 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 4600 is Average. It is greater than 40% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 4600 is Average. It is greater than 32% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 4600 is Average. It is greater than 32% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 4600 is Above Average. It is greater than 77% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Yanmar
Model
4TNE84
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspiration
Cylinders
4
Displacement
122 ci (2.0 L)
Bore
3.31 in (84.1 mm)
Stroke
3.54 in (89.9 mm)
Rated RPM
2600
Power Output
43 hp (32.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Synchronous Gear
Forward Gears
9
Reverse Gears
3

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Wet Disc