Compare/John Deere 1550 vs John Deere 4600

John Deere 1550 vs John Deere 4600

Verdict: John Deere 1550 vs John Deere 4600

The John Deere 1550 and the John Deere 4600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. John Deere 4600 is the lighter machine (1,564 kg vs 5,468 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4600 is the newer design (1998 vs 1987). 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

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Optional creeper adds additional range to the 8-speed transmission.Reference

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

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

78.0 LReference

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Engine

32.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 110 mmReference

84 x 90 mmReference

Power

32.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2600Reference

Torque

151.9 NmReference

132.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

2.0 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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32.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

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30.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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30.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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32.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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air heaterReference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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7.2 LReference

Oil capacity

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33.3 LReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

partially synhcronized power shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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PowrReverser CreeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

190.0 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

43.9 lpmReference

37.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear lift

2396 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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25.7 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

Control

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draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1134 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

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

2WD Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

5468 to 6691 poundsReference

688 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-36 (2WD)Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)Reference

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

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 13.6-36Reference

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Length

375 cmReference

342 cmReference

Width

166 cmReference

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Height (cab)

243 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

125 to 205 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

135 to 197 cmReference

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Rear tread

130 to 199 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

2480 kgReference

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2WD Cab

2639 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2884 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3035 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x10.50LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LL-16.1Reference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

40Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

55Reference

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Battery CCA

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650Reference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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47.3 LReference

Front axle

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7.9 LReference

John Deere 4600 attachments

4600 Serial Number Location

4600 Serial Numbers

1998

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160000Reference

1999

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260001Reference

2000

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360001Reference

2001

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460001Reference

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 4600 Height

Hood

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129 cmReference

ROPS

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247 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.