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John Deere 4600

John Deere 4600 tractor
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The John Deere 4600 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1998 to 2001 as part of the 4000 Compact Series. It features a Yanmar 2.0L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 41 hp net and 43 hp gross power. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 9-speed unsynchronized gear, hydrostatic, and partially synchronized power shuttle transmissions with up to 24 speeds. It has two- or four-wheel drive with planetary final drives and mechanical rear differential lock. The hydraulic system is open center with optional valves and a total flow of 14.7 gpm. The tractor includes a rear I-type hitch with position and optional draft control, and a rear PTO with independent operation. It was built in Augusta, Georgia, USA, and originally priced at $25,100 in 2003. Attachments include a 72" mid-mount mower deck, 84" front blade, front-end loader, and backhoe.
John Deere 4600compact utility tractorYanmar 2.0L diesel engine9-speed transmissionhydrostaticpower shuttlehydraulic systemPTOtractor attachments
Power43 hp
Founded1998 - 2001
Model4600

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4600

Power

Engine (net):41 hp (30.6 kW)
PTO (claimed):36 hp (gear) (26.8 kW), 34.5 hp (hydro) (25.7 kW)
Engine (gross):43 hp (32.1 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Yanmar 4TNE84
Torque:98 lb-ft (132.9 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:2600
Torque RPM:1700
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.31x3.54 inches (84 x 90 mm)
Fuel system:direct injection
Power (net):41 hp (30.6 kW)
Pre-heating:air heater
Displacement:121.7 ci (2.0 L)
Oil capacity:5.1 qts (4.8 L)
Power (gross):43 hp (32.1 kW)
Starter power:2.7 hp (2.0 kW)
Starter volts:12 V
Coolant capacity:7.6 qts (7.2 L)
Compression ratio:18:1

Capacity

Fuel:12.5 gal (47.3 L)
Front axle:8.4 qts (7.9 L)
Hydraulic system:6.8 gal (gear) (25.7 L), 8.8 gal (hydro) (33.3 L)

Overview

Series:4000 Compact Series
Category:Compact Utility tractor
Original price:$25,100 in 2003
Manufactured in:Augusta, Georgia, USA
Production years:1998 - 2001

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:650
Battery volts:12 V
Charging amps:40 A
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:3 (Optional)
Capacity:6.8 gal (gear) (25.7 L), 8.8 gal (hydro) (33.3 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow:9.9 gpm (37.5 lpm)
Total flow:14.7 gpm (55.6 lpm)
Steering flow:4.8 gpm (18.2 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post fixed ROPS. Folding ROPS optional.
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Final drives:planetary
Power steering:Yes
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Attachments

84" Blade:John Deere front-mount, 84 inches width (213 cm), Angling 30°, 725 lbs (328 kg), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
460 Loader:2325 lbs lift (full at pin) (1054 kg), 1705 lbs lift (full at 500mm) (773 kg), 2988 lbs lift (1.5m at pin) (1355 kg), 2383 lbs lift (1.5m at 500mm) (1080 kg), 3683 lbs breakout (at pin) (1670 kg), 2929 lbs breakout (at 500mm) (1328 kg), 4370 lbs breakout (bucket) (1982 kg), 45° dump, 27 inches reach (dumped) (68 cm), 62 inches reach (ground) (157 cm), 30° rollback (ground line), 64° rollback (raised), 112 inches height (at pin) (284 cm), 89 inches clearance (dumped) (226 cm), 104 inches clearance (level) (264 cm)
72" mid-mount mower deck:mid-mount John Deere, 3-blade with hydraulic lift, Cutting width 72 inches (182 cm), Overall width 85 inches (215 cm)

Transmission

Options:9-speed unsynchronized gear, hydrostatic, 12-speed partially synhcronized power shuttle, 24-speed partially synhcronized power shuttle

Hydrostatic

Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (three-range)
Notes:Hydrostatic transmission operated with two foot pedals. Push-button cruise control on dash. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.
Oil capacity:35.2 qts (33.3 L)

9-speed gear

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:9 forward and 3 reverse
Notes:Three speeds (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift speeds or ranges.
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:27.2 qts (25.7 L)
Transmission:Collar Shift

PowrReverser

Type:partially synhcronized power shuttle
Gears:12 forward and reverse
Notes: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.
Clutch:wet disc, two clutch packs with three 5-inch discs each
Oil capacity:27.2 qts (25.7 L)
Transmission:PowrReverser

PowrReverser Creeper

Type:partially synhcronized power shuttle
Gears:24 forward and reverse
Notes: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.
Clutch:wet disc, two clutch packs with three 5-inch discs each
Oil capacity:27.2 qts (25.7 L)
Transmission:PowrReverser Creeper

Tractor hitch

Control:position control, draft control (Optional)
Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):2500 lbs (1134 kg)

Serial Numbers

1998:160000
1999:260001
2000:360001
2001:460001
Serial number location:Serial number plate on front-right tractor frame, above front wheel.

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:3450 lbs (1564 kg)
Rear tire:13.6-28
Wheelbase:71.5 inches (181 cm)
Front tire:8-16

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Mid PTO:independent
Rear PTO:independent
Mid PTO Type:2100
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)
Mid PTO Engine RPM:2100@2600
Rear PTO Engine RPM:540@2600