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John Deere 4520 vs John Deere 6145J

Verdict: John Deere 4520 vs John Deere 6145J

The John Deere 4520 and the John Deere 6145J are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6145J leads on rated power with 123 hp against 122 hp. John Deere 6145J is the lighter machine (11,290 kg vs 12,285 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6145J holds more fuel (314.9 L vs 54.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6145J is the newer design (2010 vs 1969). In short: choose the John Deere 6145J for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4520 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 4520 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6145J Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
122 hp
123 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Clutchless shifting on the move between all gears. Inching pedal for precise movements.Reference
With 24.5-32 R1 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward.Reference
Total built
6,228 (Synchro range)Reference
Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WDReference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
79.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
82.9 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Pre-heating
coolant heaterReference
Compression
16.4:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
800-2200Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
26.5 LReference
25.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.559 mmReference
Oil capacity
60.6 LReference
19.0 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
Power at rated engine speed
92.0 kWReference
Max power
82.9 kWReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
4 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,400 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed
61.2 kgReference
Bore and stroke
3.386x4.134 inchesReference
Compression ratio
20.5:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
108.1 kWReference
Power
108.1 kWReference
Fuel system
rotary injection pumpReference
Torque
608.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
John Deere PowrQuadReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
Oil type
John Deere 303Reference
JD Hy-GardReference
Transmission Type
E-HSTReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
89.5 kWReference
91.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
92.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
68.1 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
68.1 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
2Reference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
wet discReference
hydraulic wet discsReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
85.9 kWReference
Pump flow
100.0 lpmReference
SCV flow
99.8 lpmReference
Control
electronic lower linkReference
Rear lift (at ends)
6799 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5279 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
189.2 LReference
Fuel tank
54.9 LReference
314.9 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
7.9 qtsReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
270 cmReference
264 cmReference
Weight
12285 to 14175 poundsReference
11290 to 12460 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
18.4-26Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
24.5-32Reference
Ag front
14L-16Reference
Ag rear
24.5-32Reference
Length
433 cmReference
496 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
Height
269 cmReference
286 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
220 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
60 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
78 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
45 cmReference
Rear axle
2997 mmReference
Front tread
146 to 211 cmReference
159 to 209 cmReference
Rear tread
160 to 273 cmReference
168 to 264 cmReference
Shipping
5572 kgReference
Operating
6429 kgReference
Ballasted
8162 kgReference
8001 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 24.5-32Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 16.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
Ground clearance
56 cmReference
Bar rear axle
86 by 2743 mmReference
John Deere 4520 attachments
4520 Serial Numbers
1969
1000Reference
1970
7055Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the 4520.Reference
Final
8977Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
72 (with A/C)Reference
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
172Reference
150Reference
Total cold cranking amps
770 CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
31.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
5997 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
Cruise control
StandardReference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
PTO
PTO Power
52 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
Mid PTO
AvailableReference
Mid PTO RPM
2,100 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Wet disc brakesReference
Steering type
Power steeringReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
17.1 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,500 psiReference
Remote Valves
0 to 5 ValvesReference
Steering & Implements flow
5.1 gpm (12 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
1,419.7 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
246.9 cmReference
Height Over Cab
234.7 cmReference
Overall Length
325.6 cmReference
Overall Width
233.4 cmReference
Overall weight
1,748.6 kgReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference

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.

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