Compare/John Deere 1070 vs John Deere 4500

John Deere 1070 vs John Deere 4500

Verdict: John Deere 1070 vs John Deere 4500

The John Deere 1070 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 2,980 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 1989). 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

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

John DeereReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.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

Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

28.7 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

26.1 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.9 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 86 mmReference

84 x 90 mmReference

Power (net)

26.1 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

28.7 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Pre-heating

air intake heaterReference

air heaterReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Idle RPM

800-2875Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.8 LReference

6.8 LReference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

25.7 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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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

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

225mm dry discReference

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

Transmission

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PowrReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

24.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

20.8 LReference

25.7 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

partially synhcronized power shuttleReference

Capacity

20.8 LReference

25.7 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

172.4 barReference

Rear valves

2Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

34.1 lpmReference

37.5 lpmReference

Total flow

51.1 lpmReference

55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.0 lpmReference

18.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

916 kgReference

1134 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2100@2600Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Valves

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3Reference

Capacities

Fuel

40.1 LReference

47.3 LReference

Front axle

8.0 LReference

7.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

181 cmReference

Weight

571 kgReference

688 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

44x18.00-20Reference

Length

312 cmReference

342 cmReference

Width

164 cmReference

157 cmReference

2WD Weight

1351 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1481 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

141 to 192 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

127 to 154 cmReference

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Rear tread

134 to 185 cmReference

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Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

John Deere 1070 attachments

1070 Serial Number Location

1070 Serial Numbers

1989

001001Reference

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1990

001338Reference

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1991

100001Reference

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1992

115001Reference

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1993

120001Reference

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1994

130001Reference

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1995

140001Reference

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1996

150001Reference

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1997

160001Reference

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1998

170001Reference

150000Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

35Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

550Reference

650Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

72.8" Mower deck

Cutting width

184 cmReference

182 cmReference

Overall width

215 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 21 cmReference

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John Deere 8A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 8B BackhoeReference

John Deere 48 BackhoeReference

Transport height

205 cmReference

Bucket width

91 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

337 cmReference

Loading height

208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1537 kgReference

1691 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1003 kgReference

1104 kgReference

John Deere 8B Backhoe

John Deere 1070 Height

2WD Hood

132 cmReference

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4WD Hood

137 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

212 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

217 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

197 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

199 cmReference

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Speeds

John Deere 4500 attachments

4500 Serial Number Location

4500 Serial Numbers

1999

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250001Reference

2000

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350001Reference

2001

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450001Reference

72" Mower deck

John Deere 48 Backhoe

Digging depth

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259 cmReference

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.