Compare/Chamberlain 4280 vs Chamberlain 4490

Chamberlain 4280 vs Chamberlain 4490

Verdict: Chamberlain 4280 vs Chamberlain 4490

The Chamberlain 4280 and the Chamberlain 4490 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Chamberlain 4490 leads on rated power with 137 hp against 111 hp. Chamberlain 4280 is the lighter machine (5,660 kg vs 13,779 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Chamberlain 4490 is the newer design (1985 vs 1975). In short: choose the Chamberlain 4490 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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Chamberlain

Fit score

Best match

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Chamberlain

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

111 hp

137 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Chamberlain (a part of John Deere)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

With 24.5x32 rear tires.Reference

Total built

2,186Reference

250Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

4280A

built 1975-1983Reference

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4280B

built 1983-1985Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

272.9 LReference

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Engine (gross)

82.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

79.0 kWReference

102.2 kWReference

Displacement

5.9 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

116 x 121 mmReference

Power (net)

79.0 kWReference

102.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

82.8 kWReference

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Compression

16.8:1Reference

15.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Torque

352.6 NmReference

530.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1350Reference

1500Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Air cleaner

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dry with safety elementReference

Idle RPM

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800-2375Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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38.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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24.2 LReference

Transmission

Hi-LoReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

73.1 kWReference

96.2 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

2Reference

3 (with 3pt)Reference

Pump flow

52.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

III/IIINReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Hydraulic system

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27.3 LReference

Capacity

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27.3 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Total flow

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59.0 lpmReference

Control

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top-link sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3484 kgReference

Clutch

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15.5-inch dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Weight

5660 kgReference

13779 to 14319 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

11.00x16Reference

Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

24.5x32 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

11.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

23.1-34Reference

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Length

451 cmReference

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Width

225 cmReference

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Height (cab)

274 cmReference

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2WD fixed Wheelbase

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288 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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290 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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292 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9x26. Rear: 24.5x32 (4WD)Reference

2WD Shipping weight

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6250 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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6495 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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44 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

Front tread

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173 to 212 cmReference

Rear tread

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159 to 249 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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330.1 LReference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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70Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Speeds

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.