Compare/John Deere 1020 vs John Deere 4500

John Deere 1020 vs John Deere 4500

Verdict: John Deere 1020 vs John Deere 4500

The John Deere 1020 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 lighter machine (1,564 kg vs 4,210 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Fit & specs

John Deere

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Rated power

39 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.Reference

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

Factories

MexicoReference

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Original price

$4,500Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

powerReference

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Variants

1020LU

low-crop utilityReference

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1020HU

high-crop utilityReference

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1020RU

row-crop utilityReference

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1020O

orchardReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

24.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

23.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

84 x 90 mmReference

Air cleaner

dry paper elementReference

dryReference

Compression

16.7:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

29.0 kWReference

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Max power

23.7 kWReference

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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

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

Coolant capacity

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6.8 LReference

Oil capacity

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25.7 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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

Transmission

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PowrReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.9 kWReference

24.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

29.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

25.7 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partially synhcronized power shuttleReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

25.7 LReference

Pump flow

39.7 lpmReference

37.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

911 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

2100@2600Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

26.9 kWReference

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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

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1134 kgReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Capacities

Fuel

62.5 LReference

47.3 LReference

Front axle

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7.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

181 cmReference

Weight

4210 to 4870 poundsReference

688 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

7-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

13.6-24Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.9-36Reference

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Length

305 cmReference

342 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (hood)

130 cmReference

129 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

194 cmReference

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Ground clearance

52 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

1909 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

1932 kgReference

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Gas Operating

2145 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2209 kgReference

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Ballasted

2701 kgReference

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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 (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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258 kgReference

John Deere 1020 attachments

1020 Serial Number Location

1020 Serial Numbers

1965

14501Reference

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1966

14682Reference

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1967

42715Reference

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1968

65184Reference

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1969

82409Reference

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1970

102039Reference

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1971

117500Reference

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1972

134700Reference

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1973

157109Reference

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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

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

8.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1905 kgReference

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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

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.