John Deere 4600 Specs ( 1998-2001 )
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA / Original price was $25,100 in 2003 |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 2.0L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.31x3.54 inches (84 x 90 mm) |
| Compression | 18:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 7.6 qts (7.2 L) |
| Description | Yanmar 4TNE84 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 121.7 ci (2.0 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power (gross) | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
| Power (net) | 41 hp (30.6 kW) |
| Pre-heating | air heater |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter power | 2.7 hp (2.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 98 lb-ft (132.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1700 |
| Oil capacity | 5.1 qts (4.8 L) |
| Engine (gross) | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 41 hp (30.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 36 hp (gear) (26.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / wet disc, two clutch packs with three 5-inch discs each / wet disc, two clutch packs with three 5-inch discs each |
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| Description | Three speeds (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift speeds or ranges. / Hydrostatic transmission operated with two foot pedals. Push-button cruise control on dash. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. / 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. / 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. |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse / infinite forward and reverse (three-range) / 12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 27.2 qts (25.7 L) / 35.2 qts (33.3 L) / 27.2 qts (25.7 L) / 27.2 qts (25.7 L) |
| Transmission | Collar Shift / PowrReverser / PowrReverser Creeper |
| Type | unsynchronized gear / hydrostatic / partially synhcronized power shuttle / partially synhcronized power shuttle |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 9-speed unsynchronized gear / 12-speed partially synhcronized power shuttle / 24-speed partially synhcronized power shuttle |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 9-speed unsynchronized gear / 12-speed partially synhcronized power shuttle / 24-speed partially synhcronized power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. Folding ROPS optional. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| Front axle | 8.4 qts (7.9 L) |
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| Fuel | 12.5 gal (47.3 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 6.8 gal (gear) (25.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6.8 gal (gear) (25.7 L) |
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| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 9.9 gpm (37.5 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.8 gpm (18.2 lpm) |
| Total flow | 14.7 gpm (55.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 OptOptional |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2500 lbs (1134 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2600 / 2100@2600 |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 650 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 135 inches (342 cm) |
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| Max Drawbar | 570 lbs (258 kg) |
| Weight | 3450 lbs (1564 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 71.5 inches (181 cm) |
| Front tire | 8-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 3450 lbs (1564 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 71.5 inches (181 cm) |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
| Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
| Industrial rear | 17.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x8.50-15 / 27x10.50LL-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 44x18.00-20 / 22.5LL-16.1 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-28 |
4600 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on front-right tractor frame, above front wheel. |
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4600 Serial Numbers
| 1998 | 160000 |
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| 1999 | 260001 |
| 2000 | 360001 |
| 2001 | 460001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 4600 Height
| Hood | 49.2 inches (2WD) (124 cm) |
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| ROPS | 88.4 inches (2WD fixed) (224 cm) |
John Deere 4600 attachments
| Description | 72" mid-mount mower deck / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere / Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere / Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere / Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere / 4000 Series Tractors published in 1998, by John Deere / 4000 Series Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere / Operator's Manual Compact Utility Tractors 4500, 4600 and 4700 (OMLVU10940) published in 1999 / 4000 Series Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere / 4000 Series Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere / Rental Equipment published in 2001, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 13.6-28 rear tries. / With 13.6-28 rear tries. / With 13.6-28 rear tries. / With 13.6-28 rear tries. |
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