Compare/John Deere 4560 vs John Deere 4640

John Deere 4560 vs John Deere 4640

Verdict: John Deere 4560 vs John Deere 4640

The John Deere 4560 and the John Deere 4640 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4560 leads on rated power with 157 hp against 156 hp. John Deere 4560 is the lighter machine (8,438 kg vs 14,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4560 is the newer design (1992 vs 1978). In short: choose the John Deere 4560 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4640 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

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

157 hp

156 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift.Reference

Clutchless shift-on-the-move power shift between all eight forward and four reverse gears. Inching pedal provided for hooking up implements and other precision work.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Original price

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$53,123 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )Reference

Drive

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4x4 HFWD 4WDReference

Differential lock

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pedal-actuated hydraulicReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

104.4 kWReference

98.8 kWReference

Displacement

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

18.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

30.3 LReference

36.0 LReference

Max power

104.4 kWReference

98.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

116.9 kWReference

116.3 kWReference

Pre-heating

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etherReference

Idle RPM

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800-2400Reference

Operating RPM

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1500-2200Reference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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4.5,625x4.75 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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15.5:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled | 38 qtsReference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

John Deere PowerShiftReference

Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

Perma-Clutch hydraulic wet discReference

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forward and reverse options

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16 forward and 6 reverse | 8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

115.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

121.2 kWReference

116.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

74.9 LReference

62.5 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Capacity

74.9 LReference

62.5 LReference

Pressure

174.4 barReference

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Rear valves

3 or 4Reference

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Pump flow

124.1 lpmReference

87.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

3/3NReference

III/IIINReference

Control

electrohydraulic draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

4554 kgReference

3323 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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117.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

386.1 LReference

314.2 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

297 cmReference

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Weight

8438 kgReference

14350 to 15700 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

11.00-16Reference

9.50-20Reference

Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

18.4-42Reference

Width

300 cmReference

299 cmReference

Height

301 cmReference

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Shipping weight

8438 kgReference

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Front axle

Caster/Action MFWDReference

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Rear tread

152 to 340 cmReference

152 to 334 cmReference

Wheelbase

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300 cmReference

Length

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434 cmReference

Height (cab)

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297 cmReference

Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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66 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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71 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle

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99 by 2997 mmReference

Front tread

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147 to 254 cmReference

Shipping

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6509 kgReference

Operating

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7121 kgReference

Ballasted

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8430 kgReference

John Deere 4560 attachments

4560 Serial Numbers

1992

1001Reference

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1993

3221Reference

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1994

4501Reference

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Location:

Rear of transmissionReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

925Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery options

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2 | 2Reference

Test results

Fuel use

34.1 l/hourReference

37.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

8066 kgReference

7252 kgReference

John Deere 4640 attachments

4640 Serial Number Location

4640 Serial Numbers

1978

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1000Reference

1979

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7422Reference

1980

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13860Reference

1981

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19459Reference

1982

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25729Reference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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closed centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category III/IIINReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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297.2 cmReference

Overall Height

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297.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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434.3 cmReference

Overall Width

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243.8 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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66 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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18.4-38, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-38, 18.4-42 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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11.00-16, 10.00-16, 14L-16.1, 16.5L-16.1, 9.50-20Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

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.