Compare/John Deere 4500 vs John Deere 940

John Deere 4500 vs John Deere 940

Verdict: John Deere 4500 vs John Deere 940

The John Deere 4500 and the John Deere 940 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 2,269 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 1980). 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

39 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

29.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

27.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

27.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

29.1 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

air heaterReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Torque

124.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1700Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.0 kWReference

3.0 kWReference

Coolant capacity

6.8 LReference

10.5 LReference

Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

7.0 LReference

Engine

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32.0 kWReference

Power

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32.0 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1300-2400Reference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

24.6 kWReference

29.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

40.9 LReference

Type

partially synhcronized power shuttleReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

40.9 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

190.0 barReference

Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

37.5 lpmReference

23.1 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1134 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

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

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2100@2600Reference

1000@2070Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Rear lift

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2212 kgReference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

47.3 LReference

78.0 LReference

Front axle

7.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

181 cmReference

188 cmReference

Weight

688 kgReference

2269 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

12.4-32Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18.00-20Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

342 cmReference

350 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

166 cmReference

Height (hood)

129 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

247 cmReference

239 cmReference

Max Drawbar

258 kgReference

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Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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9.5-36Reference

Height (exhaust)

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261 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2269 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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53 cmReference

Front tread

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125 to 201 cmReference

Rear tread

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135 to 185 cmReference

John Deere 4500 attachments

4500 Serial Number Location

4500 Serial Numbers

1998

150000Reference

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1999

250001Reference

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2000

350001Reference

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2001

450001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

33Reference

Battery CCA

650Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Overall width

215 cmReference

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John Deere 48 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 48 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

205 cmReference

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Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

259 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

337 cmReference

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Loading height

208 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1691 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1104 kgReference

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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.