Compare/John Deere 1030 vs John Deere 4700

John Deere 1030 vs John Deere 4700

Verdict: John Deere 1030 vs John Deere 4700

The John Deere 1030 and the John Deere 4700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. John Deere 4700 is the lighter machine (1,632 kg vs 4,720 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4700 is the newer design (2000 vs 1973). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Add creeper range to the PowrReverser, engaged by separate lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift in or out of creeper range.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

62.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

36.0 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

34.0 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

88 x 90 mmReference

Power (net)

34.0 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

36.0 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dry typeReference

Compression

16.2:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

650-2650Reference

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Operating RPM

1400-2500Reference

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Torque

151.9 NmReference

146.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1700Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

36.0 LReference

33.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

7.2 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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air heaterReference

Starter power

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2.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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

Transmission

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PowrReverser CreeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.0 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

155.0 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

46.9 lpmReference

37.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

position controlReference

Rear lift

1825 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2100Reference

2100@2600Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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30.9 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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33.3 LReference

Capacity

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33.3 LReference

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 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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

2700 kgReference

688 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-36Reference

13.6Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-36Reference

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Length

337 cmReference

342 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2140 kgReference

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Front tread

125 to 192 cmReference

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Rear tread

135 to 195 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 16.9-24Reference

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

Max Drawbar

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258 kgReference

Max front axle

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4 kgReference

Max rear axle

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1000 kgReference

1030 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

28Reference

40Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

55Reference

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Battery CCA

—

650Reference

John Deere 1030 Height

Hood

134 cmReference

129 cmReference

ROPS

230 cmReference

247 cmReference

Exhaust

198 cmReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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47.3 LReference

Front axle

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7.9 LReference

John Deere 4700 attachments

4700 Serial Number Location

4700 Serial Numbers

2000

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170001Reference

2001

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470001Reference

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

John Deere 4700 Height

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.