John Deere 4600

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4600 is a compact utility tractor designed with versatility and utility in mind. Available in both two-wheel (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, it caters to a variety of tasks. The tractor is powered by a reliable Yanmar 4TNE84 diesel engine, delivering 43 horsepower, and features various transmission options such as an unsynchronized gear transmission with 9 forward and 3 reverse gears, a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and a partially synchronized power shuttle transmission with 12 (or 24 with creeper) forward and reverse gears. The tractor has a comfortable open operator station with two-post ROPS, power steering for ease of maneuverability, and wet-disc brakes for reliable stopping power. A durable 3-point hitch at the rear of the tractor, with a lift capacity of up to 2503 lbs, supports a wide range of implements, making it suitable for many different types of work. Additional features like the differential lock and optional hydraulic valves emphasize its functionality in various conditions.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 43

Transmission: Synchronous Gear / Hydrostatic / Partially Synhcronized Power Shuttle

Drive Type: 2WD/4WD

Operating Weight: 3450

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 4600 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 40% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Average

Greater than 42% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 30% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Yanmar
Model: 4TNE84
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Natural aspiration
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 121.7
Bore (in): 3.31
Stroke (in): 3.54
Rated RPM: 2600
Power Output (hp): 43

Transmission

Type: Synchronous Gear / Hydrostatic / Partially Synhcronized Power Shuttle
Forward Gears: 9 (Collar Shift) / Infinite (Hydrostatic) / 12 or 24 (PowrReverser)
Reverse Gears: 3 (Collar Shift) / Infinite (Hydrostatic) / 12 or 24 (PowrReverser)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 134.6
Width (in): -
Height (in): 88.4 (2WD with fixed ROPS) to 97.6 (4WD with folding ROPS)
Operating Weight (lb): 3450

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 2100 (Mid PTO) / 540 (Rear PTO)
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 2WD/4WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 7.6
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag, Lawn/Turf, Industrial
Manufacture - End Year: 2003
Hitch Type: 3-Point Hitch (Category I)
Hitch Category: I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 2503 lbs
Operator Station Type: Open operator station with two-post ROPS
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Wet Disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open Center