John Deere 4000 Specs ( 1969-1972 )
Overview
The John Deere 4000 is a row-crop farm tractor produced in Waterloo, Iowa, between 1969 and 1972 with a total production run of 7,987 units. It features an open operator station and was available with either a 6.6L diesel or 5.9L gasoline 6-cylinder engine. Technical configurations include a Type II rear hitch, closed-center hydraulics, and a choice between an 8-speed Syncro-Range or an 8-speed Power Shift transmission.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Specifications:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1023, the diesel 2WD variant achieved a maximum pull of 8,215 lbs and a tested PTO power output of 96.89 hp.
Transmission and Powertrain Layout:
The tractor is equipped with an 8-speed partial synchronized Syncro-Range transmission or an optional full power shift transmission available starting in 1971.
Weight and Dimensional Data:
The unit has an operating weight of 8,605 lbs and a wheelbase of 100.25 inches, with a maximum ballasted weight capacity of 10,870 lbs.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Total built | 7,987 (total) |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm) / 4.25x4.25 inches (108 x 108 mm) |
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| Compression | 16.5:1 / 7.5:1 |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / John Deere / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 404 ci (6.6 L) / 360 ci (5.9 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 / 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine type | John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel / John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel / John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 34 gal (128.7 L) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 84.82 hp (63.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 82.59 hp (61.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 96.89 hp (72.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 96.89 hp (72.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | The 4000's Syncro-Range was modified from that used on the 4020, the reverse synchronizers were eliminated requiring the tractor to be stopped when shifting from forward to reverse. Shifts between the two forward gears in each of the shift stations are synchronized. / Power Shift transmission available as an option on the John Deere 4000 starting in 1971. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range / John Deere Power Shift |
| Type | partial synchronized / full power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partial synchronized / 8-speed full power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partial synchronized / 8-speed full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Power steering / Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (exhaust) | 89.25 inches (226 cm) |
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| Height (steering wheel) | 78.375 inches (199 cm) |
| Length | 152.75 inches (387 cm) |
| Rear axle | 3.125 inch diameter (79 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 100.25 inches (254 cm) |
| Width | 89.625 inches (227 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5L-15 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-34 |
| Weight | 7420 to 8605 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 100.25 inches (254 cm) |
| Ag front | 9.5L-15 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-34 |
4000 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4000, above the PTO shaft. |
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4000 Serial Numbers
| 1969 | 211422 |
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| 1970 | 222143 |
| 1971 | 250000 |
| 1972 | 260791 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 270280 |
John Deere 4000 Weight
| Ballasted | 10870 lbs (4930 kg) |
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| Diesel Shipping | 7670 lbs (3479 kg) |
| Gas Shipping | 7420 lbs (3365 kg) |
| Operating | 8605 lbs (3903 kg) |
John Deere 4000 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1023
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 30 - October 14, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1023 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 6.2 gal/hour (23.5 l/hour) / 5.5 gal/hour (20.8 l/hour) / 6.2 gal/hour (23.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 82.59 hp (61.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 8215 lbs (3726 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 96.89 hp (72.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 88.88 hp (66.3 kW) |
References
| Description | The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain / Operator's Manual 4000 and 4020 (OM-R46934) published in 1969 / Operator's Manual 4000 and 4020 (OM-R48273) published in 1971 / Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* / *Publication contains known errors. |
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