Compare/John Deere 1020 Orchard vs John Deere 4500

John Deere 1020 Orchard vs John Deere 4500

Verdict: John Deere 1020 Orchard vs John Deere 4500

The John Deere 1020 Orchard and the John Deere 4500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. John Deere 4500 is the newer design (1998 vs 1965). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

dieselReference

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 shifted on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

1020

utilityReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

62.5 LReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

84 x 90 mmReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

25.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

6.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

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29.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

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27.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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27.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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29.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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air heaterReference

Torque

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124.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1700Reference

Starter power

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2.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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PowrReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.9 kWReference

24.6 kWReference

Type

gearReference

partially synhcronized power shuttleReference

Pump flow

49.2 lpmReference

37.5 lpmReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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25.7 LReference

Capacity

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25.7 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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3Reference

Total flow

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55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1134 kgReference

Clutch

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wet disc, two clutch packs with three 5-inch discs eachReference

Engine RPM

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2100@2600Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

181 cmReference

Front tire

9.00-10Reference

7-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-16AReference

13.6-24Reference

Ag front

9.00-10Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-16AReference

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Length

325 cmReference

342 cmReference

Width

182 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

125 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

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Rear tread

132/147 cmReference

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Weight

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688 kgReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18.00-20Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Height (hood)

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129 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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258 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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650Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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47.3 LReference

Front axle

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7.9 LReference

John Deere 4500 attachments

4500 Serial Number Location

4500 Serial Numbers

1998

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150000Reference

1999

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250001Reference

2000

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350001Reference

2001

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450001Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Overall width

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215 cmReference

John Deere 48 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 48 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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205 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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337 cmReference

Loading height

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208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1691 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1104 kgReference

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.