John Deere 4500

Production ended · 2WD or 4WD

PTO power · claimed

33 hp

Weight
3,450 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 2000
$18,000

Power

Power specifications
Engine39 hp gross
PTO33 hp claimed
Drawbarno record
Listed power39 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the John Deere 4500
Yanmar 2.0L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl122 ci
Engine details
Yanmar 2.0L 4-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.31 in × 3.54 in
Rated speed
2,600 rpm
Rated power
39 hp
Torque
92 lb·ft at 1,700 rpm
Compression
18:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Transmissions

Transmissions for the John Deere 4500
Collar Shiftunsynchronized gear9F / 3R
PowrReverserpartially synhcronized power shuttle12F / 12R
Transmission notes

Collar Shift: Three speeds (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift speeds or ranges.

PowrReverser: 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.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight3,450 lb unspecified

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase71.5 in
Length135 in
Width62 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank12.5 gal
Hydraulic system6.8 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow9.9 gpm
Total flow14.7 gpm
Steering flow4.8 gpm
Pressure2,500 psi
Remote valves3

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryI
Controlposition control
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)2,500 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)
Mid PTOindependent
Mid PTO speeds2100
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@2600

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD/4WD
SteeringPower steering
BrakesWet disc brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
Final drivesplanetary
CabTwo-post fixed ROPS. Folding ROPS optional

Tires

Tires specifications
Front7-16
Rear13.6-24

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Cold cranking650 CCA
Chargingalternator
Charging output40 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$18,000 (2000)
FactoriesAugusta, Georgia, USA
Built byJohn Deere

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on front-right tractor frame, above front wheel.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1998150000
1999250001
2000350001
2001450001

Literature

  • Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual John Deere, 1999
  • Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1999
  • Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 2000
  • Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 2001
  • 4000 Series Tractors John Deere, 1998
  • 4000 Series Tractors John Deere, 2000
  • Operator's Manual Compact Utility Tractors 4500, 4600 and 4700 (OMLVU10940) 1999
  • 4000 Series Product Information Handbook John Deere, 1998
  • 4000 Series Product Information Handbook John Deere, 2000
  • Rental Equipment John Deere, 2001

Attachments

  • 72" mid-mount mower deck
  • blade
  • front-end loader
  • backhoe