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Chamberlain 4280 vs Chamberlain 4480
Verdict: Chamberlain 4280 vs Chamberlain 4480
The Chamberlain 4280 and the Chamberlain 4480 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Chamberlain 4480 leads on rated power with 131 hp against 111 hp. Chamberlain 4280 is the lighter machine (5,660 kg vs 6,020 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Chamberlain 4480 for outright pulling power, or the Chamberlain 4280 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Chamberlain
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Chamberlain
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
111 hp
131 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Chamberlain (a part of John Deere)Reference
Chamberlain (a part of John Deere)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
2,186Reference
2,271Reference
Variants
4280A
built 1975-1983Reference
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4280B
built 1983-1985Reference
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4480A
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built 1975-1983Reference
4480B
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built 1983-1985Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
272.9 LReference
272.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
82.8 kWReference
97.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
79.0 kWReference
92.5 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)
79.0 kWReference
92.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
82.8 kWReference
97.7 kWReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Torque
352.6 NmReference
405.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
1350Reference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hi-LoReference
Hi-LoReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
73.1 kWReference
88.7 kWReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Valves
2Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
52.2 lpmReference
52.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Dimensions
Weight
5660 kgReference
6020 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
24.5-32Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Ag rear
23.1-34Reference
23.1-32Reference
Length
451 cmReference
450 cmReference
Width
225 cmReference
245 cmReference
Height (cab)
274 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
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284 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.


