Head to head · Sub-Compact

John Deere 4500 vs John Deere 5039C

John Deere 4500 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 4500

Sub-Compact

power
39 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 4500 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5039C

Utility

power
39 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5039C specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
450039 hp
5039C39 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

4500 is in the 73rd percentile; 5039C is in the 73rd · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5039C higher · +57 ci (+47%)
4500122 ci
5039C179 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

4500 is in the 70th percentile; 5039C is in the 92nd · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 4500 higher · +1 (+33%)
45004
5039C3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

4500 is in the 90th percentile; 5039C is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4500 higher · +1 (+13%)
45009
5039C8
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

4500 is in the 50th percentile; 5039C is in the 40th · 616 models

4500 (A)5039C (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model45005039C—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
ManufacturerYanmarJohn Deere—
Model4TNE843029D—
Power Output39hp39hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,100RPM▲ 4500+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders43▲ 4500+1 · +33%
Displacement122ci179ci▲ 5039C+57 ci · +47%
Bore3.3in4.2in▲ 5039C+0.9 in · +27%
Stroke3.5in4.3in▲ 5039C+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
TypeUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutchCollar shift gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
Length135in115in▲ 4500+20 in · +17%
Width61.8in68.5in▲ 5039C+6.7 in · +11%
Height97.2inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,450lb3,814lb▲ 5039C+364 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,100rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.0x16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12.4x28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 2—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4500John Deere 5039CDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 70th percentile (122 ci)B · 92nd percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 50th percentile (9)B · 40th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 65th percentile (3,450 lb)B · 74th percentile (3,814 lb)
A · 4500B · 5039CMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
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