Compare/John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 846

John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 846

Verdict: John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 846

The John Deere 4210 and the John Deere 846 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. John Deere 846 is the lighter machine (1,080 kg vs 2,375 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4210 is the newer design (2002 vs 1996). 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

27 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

GoldiniReference

Three-range hydrostatic transmission with foot pedals and cruise control. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Automotive cruise control option allows set speed to be adjusted with rocker switch. SpeedMatch option allows a maximum speed to be set and full pedal travel used to achive that speed. LoadMatch option prevents the tractor from stalling during heavy loads. The MotionMatch option enables the acceleration rate to be set to fast or slow.Reference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

hydraulic rearReference

Steering

powerReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 84 mmReference

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Power (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Idle RPM

1000-2810Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.2 kWReference

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Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

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Fuel tank

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20.1 LReference

Engine

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20.1 kWReference

Power

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20.1 kWReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

eHydroReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

synchronizedReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

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Pressure

146.5 barReference

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Valves

5Reference

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Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

46.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

INReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

771 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

191mm hydraulic discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2600Reference

1000@2615Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Rear lift (at ends)

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1000 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

37.9 LReference

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Front axle

4.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

151 cmReference

Weight

474 kgReference

1080 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

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Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Ag front

7.00-14 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

274 cmReference

Width

134 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

76 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

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Max front axle

720 kgReference

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Max rear axle

2000 kgReference

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John Deere 4210 attachments

4210 Serial Number Location

4210 Serial Numbers

2002

120001Reference

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2003

220001Reference

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2004

320001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Overall width

186 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 12 cmReference

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John Deere 47 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 47 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

228 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

289 cmReference

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Loading height

177 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1288 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

909 kgReference

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John Deere 4210 Height

Hood

128 cmReference

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ROPS

221 cmReference

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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.