Compare/John Deere 4560 vs John Deere 7185J

John Deere 4560 vs John Deere 7185J

Verdict: John Deere 4560 vs John Deere 7185J

The John Deere 4560 and the John Deere 7185J are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 157 hp. John Deere 7185J is the lighter machine (8,101 kg vs 8,438 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7185J is the newer design (2010 vs 1992). 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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John Deere

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Rated power

157 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

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle. Push-button power shifting between gears, synchronized range shifting using the clutch.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

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air brake optionalReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

104.4 kWReference

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Displacement

7.6 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

15.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

30.3 LReference

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Max power

104.4 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

116.9 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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391.7 LReference

Engine

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138.0 kWReference

Power

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138.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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mechanical injection pump with electronic governorReference

Torque

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826.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

John Deere AutoQuadReference

Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

Perma-Clutch hydraulic wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

115.6 kWReference

117.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

121.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

74.9 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

74.9 LReference

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Pressure

174.4 barReference

210.0 barReference

Rear valves

3 or 4Reference

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Pump flow

124.1 lpmReference

174.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

3/3NReference

Control

electrohydraulic draft sensingReference

electronic lower-link sensingReference

Rear lift

4554 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

SCV flow

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169.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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10441 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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6350 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1950Reference

Capacities

Fuel

386.1 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

297 cmReference

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Weight

8438 kgReference

8101 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

16.9-30Reference

Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

20.8-42Reference

Ag front

11.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

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Width

300 cmReference

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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

158 to 321 cmReference

Wheelbase

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286 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 16.9-30. Rear: 20.8-42Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 480/70R28. Rear: 800/65R32Reference

Length

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610 cmReference

Height (cab)

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314 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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9902 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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53 cmReference

Rear axle

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99 by 2806 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

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

90Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

925Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

Test results

Fuel use

34.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

8066 kgReference

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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.