Compare/John Deere 3130 vs John Deere 4000

John Deere 3130 vs John Deere 4000

Verdict: John Deere 3130 vs John Deere 4000

The John Deere 3130 and the John Deere 4000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 97 hp. John Deere 3130 is the lighter machine (3,719 kg vs 7,420 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3130 is the newer design (1973 vs 1969). 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

97 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Three gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Power Shift transmission available as an option on the John Deere 4000 starting in 1971.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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9 (gas Power Shift)Reference

Variants

3130LS

12-speedReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

72.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

65.0 kWReference

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Displacement

5.4 LReference

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

108 x 108 mmReference

Power (net)

65.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

72.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

16.2:1Reference

7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

650-2660Reference

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Operating RPM

1300-2500Reference

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Torque

296.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

10.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

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Fuel tank

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128.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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63.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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61.6 kWReference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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72.3 kWReference

Max power

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61.6 kWReference

Transmission

Hi-LoReference

John Deere Power ShiftReference

Gears

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.0 kWReference

72.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

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Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

3380 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

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PTO (tested)

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72.3 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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66.3 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

106.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

246 cmReference

254 cmReference

Weight

3719 kgReference

7420 to 8605 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

9.5L-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 16.9-38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-38Reference

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Length

400 cmReference

387 cmReference

Width

207 cmReference

227 cmReference

Height

262 cmReference

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Front tread

144 to 195 cmReference

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Rear tread

160 to 251 cmReference

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Rear tire

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16.9-34Reference

Ag front

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9.5L-15Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-34Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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199 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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226 cmReference

Rear axle

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79 mmReference

Gas Shipping

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3365 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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3479 kgReference

Operating

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3903 kgReference

Ballasted

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4930 kgReference

John Deere 3130 attachments

3130 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Motorola alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

35Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

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Speeds

John Deere 4000 attachments

4000 Serial Number Location

4000 Serial Numbers

1969

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211422Reference

1970

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222143Reference

1971

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250000Reference

1972

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260791Reference

Final

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270280Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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20.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3726 kgReference

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.