John Deere 4600
Production ended · 2WD or 4WD
PTO power
36 hp
- Weight
- 3,450 lb
- Engines
- 1 Diesel
- Built
- no record
- Price new · 2003
- $25,100
Power
| Engine | 43 hp gross |
|---|---|
| PTO | 36 hp claimed; gear |
| Drawbar | no record |
| Listed power | 43 hp engine basis |
Engines
| Yanmar 2.0L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl | 122 ci |
|---|
Engine details
- Yanmar 2.0L 4-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 3.31 in × 3.54 in
- Rated speed
- 2,600 rpm
- Rated power
- 43 hp
- Torque
- 98 lb·ft at 1,700 rpm
- Compression
- 18:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
| Collar Shiftunsynchronized gear | 9F / 3R |
|---|---|
| hydrostatichydrostatic | infinite forward and reverse (three-range) |
| PowrReverserpartially synhcronized power shuttle | 12F / 12R |
| PowrReverser Creeperpartially synhcronized power shuttle | 24F / 24R |
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.
hydrostatic: Hydrostatic transmission operated with two foot pedals. Push-button cruise control on dash. Tractor must be stopped to shift 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 shifting on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.
PowrReverser Creeper: 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.
Weight
| Weight | 3,450 lb unspecified |
|---|
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 71.5 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 135 in |
| Height | 88.4 in 2WD fixed |
Capacities
| Fuel tank | 12.5 gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 6.8 gal |
Hydraulics
| System | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 9.9 gpm |
| Total flow | 14.7 gpm |
| Steering flow | 4.8 gpm |
| Pressure | 2,500 psi |
| Remote valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear hitch category | I |
|---|---|
| Control | position control |
| Rear lift capacity | no record |
| Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm) | 2,500 lb |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 (1.375) |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO speeds | 2100 |
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
| Engine rpm at PTO speed | 540@2600 |
Chassis
| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | Power steering |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Cab | Two-post fixed ROPS. Folding ROPS optional |
Tires
| Front | 8-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear | 13.6-28 |
Electrical
| System voltage | 12 V |
|---|---|
| Cold cranking | 650 CCA |
| Charging | alternator |
| Charging output | 40 A |
| Ground | negative |
Production
| Price new | $25,100 (2003) |
|---|---|
| Factories | Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Built by | John Deere |
Serial numbers
Serial number plate on front-right tractor frame, above front wheel.
| Year | First serial |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 160000 |
| 1999 | 260001 |
| 2000 | 360001 |
| 2001 | 460001 |
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