Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1550 vs John Deere 4600

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 1550

Utility

power
43.4 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1550 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 4600

Utility

power
43 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 4600 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1550 higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
155043.4 hp
460043 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1550 is in the 37th percentile; 4600 is in the 37th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1550 higher · +57 ci (+47%)
1550179 ci
4600122 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1550 is in the 49th percentile; 4600 is in the 29th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4600 higher · +1 (+33%)
15503
46004
Median Utility Tractor4

1550 is in the 23rd percentile; 4600 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1550 higher · +7 (+78%)
155016
46009
Median Utility Tractor12

1550 is in the 73rd percentile; 4600 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

1550 (A)4600 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15504600—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereYanmar—
ModelNot recorded4TNE84—
Power Output43.4hp43hp▲ 1550+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,600RPM▲ 4600+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders34▲ 4600+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci122ci▲ 1550+57 ci · +47%
Bore4.2in3.3in▲ 1550+0.9 in · +27%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 1550+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
TypeSynchromesh, CreeperSynchronous Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
Length148in135in▲ 1550+13 in · +10%
Width65.4inNot recorded—
Height95.8in88.4in▲ 1550+7.4 in · +8%
Operating Weight5,468lb3,450lb▲ 1550+2,018 lb · +58%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point Hitch3-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,503lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.9gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4600Difference
TypeOpen, CabOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 37th percentile (43.4 hp)B · 37th percentile (43 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 49th percentile (179 ci)B · 29th percentile (122 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,468 lb)B · 29th percentile (3,450 lb)
A · 1550B · 4600Median Utility Tractor
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