Head to head · Sub-Compact

John Deere 1046 vs John Deere 4500

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 1046

Sub-Compact

power
37 hp
displacement
94.7 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1046 specs
John Deere 4500 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 4500

Sub-Compact

power
39 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 4500 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1046
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John DeereJohn Deere 4500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

▲ 4500 higher · +2 hp (+5%)
104637 hp
450039 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

1046 is in the 70th percentile; 4500 is in the 73rd · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4500 higher · +27.3 ci (+29%)
104694.7 ci
4500122 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

1046 is in the 53rd percentile; 4500 is in the 70th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 4500 higher · +1 (+33%)
10463
45004
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

1046 is in the 50th percentile; 4500 is in the 90th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1046 higher · +3 (+33%)
104612
45009
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

1046 is in the 73rd percentile; 4500 is in the 50th · 616 models

1046 (A)4500 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model10464500—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
ManufacturerLombardiniYanmar—
ModelLDW 15034TNE84—
Power Output37hp39hp▲ 4500+2 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,800RPM2,600RPM▲ 1046+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders34▲ 4500+1 · +33%
Displacement94.7ci122ci▲ 4500+27.3 ci · +29%
Bore3.5in3.3in▲ 1046+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.4in3.5in▲ 4500+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
TypeSynchronizedUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
Length115in135in▲ 4500+20 in · +17%
WidthNot recorded61.8in—
HeightNot recorded97.2in—
Operating Weight2,469lb3,450lb▲ 4500+981 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTOIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm2,100rpm▲ 4500+1,100 rpm · +110%

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
Hitch Category3Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1046John Deere 4500Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 70th percentile (37 hp)B · 73rd percentile (39 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 53rd percentile (94.7 ci)B · 70th percentile (122 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 90th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 73rd percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 45th percentile (2,469 lb)B · 65th percentile (3,450 lb)
A · 1046B · 4500Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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