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John Deere 4600 vs John Deere 930

Verdict: John Deere 4600 vs John Deere 930

The John Deere 4600 and the John Deere 930 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. John Deere 4600 is the lighter machine (1,564 kg vs 2,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4600 is the newer design (1998 vs 1974). 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

Fit score

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Add creeper range to the PowrReverser, engaged by separate lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift in or out of creeper range.Reference

With 13.6/12-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

32.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

30.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

102 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

30.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

32.1 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Pre-heating

air heaterReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

16.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Torque

132.9 NmReference

138.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1700Reference

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.0 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

7.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Oil capacity

33.3 LReference

30.0 LReference

Idle RPM

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650-2545Reference

Operating RPM

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1400-2400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

PowrReverser CreeperReference

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Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

25.7 kWReference

26.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

33.3 LReference

29.9 LReference

Type

partially synhcronized power shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

33.3 LReference

29.9 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

37.5 lpmReference

23.8 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

draft controlReference

position and draft controlReference

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

540@2100Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Rear lift

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1549 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

47.3 LReference

62.1 LReference

Front axle

7.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

181 cmReference

188 cmReference

Weight

688 kgReference

2180 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

13.6/12-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x10.50LL-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

22.5LL-16.1Reference

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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

334 cmReference

Max Drawbar

258 kgReference

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Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6/12-28Reference

Width

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167 cmReference

Height

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230 cmReference

Front tread

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125 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

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135 to 185 cmReference

John Deere 4600 attachments

4600 Serial Number Location

4600 Serial Numbers

1998

160000Reference

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1999

260001Reference

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2000

360001Reference

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2001

460001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

28Reference

Battery CCA

650Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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55Reference

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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John Deere 4600 Height

Hood

129 cmReference

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ROPS

247 cmReference

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Speeds

930 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the Deere 930 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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.