Compare/Chamberlain 4290 vs Chamberlain 4480

Chamberlain 4290 vs Chamberlain 4480

Verdict: Chamberlain 4290 vs Chamberlain 4480

The Chamberlain 4290 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 118 hp. Chamberlain 4480 is the lighter machine (6,020 kg vs 13,228 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Chamberlain 4290 is the newer design (1985 vs 1975). In short: choose the Chamberlain 4480 for outright pulling power, or the Chamberlain 4290 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

118 hp

131 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Chamberlain (a part of John Deere)Reference

With 24.5x32 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

270Reference

2,271Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

88.0 kWReference

92.5 kWReference

Displacement

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

88.0 kWReference

92.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry with safety elementReference

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Compression

16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Idle RPM

800-2375Reference

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Torque

440.0 NmReference

405.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1350Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

38.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

23.2 LReference

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Fuel tank

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272.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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97.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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97.7 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Hi-LoReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

82.0 kWReference

88.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

27.3 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

27.3 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

3 (with 3pt)Reference

2Reference

Total flow

59.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

top-link sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3484 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

14-inch dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (optional)Reference

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Pump flow

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52.2 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

330.1 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD fixed Wheelbase

288 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

290 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

292 cmReference

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Weight

13228 to 13785 poundsReference

6020 kgReference

Front tire

11.00x16Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

24.5x32 (2WD)Reference

24.5-32Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Shipping weight

6000 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

6252 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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Front tread

173 to 212 cmReference

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Rear tread

159 to 249 cmReference

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Ag front

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11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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23.1-32Reference

Length

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450 cmReference

Width

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245 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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284 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Speeds

Variants

4480A

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built 1975-1983Reference

4480B

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built 1983-1985Reference

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.