Head to head · Sub-Compact

John Deere 4500 vs Satoh ST4040

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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SatohModel B

Satoh ST4040

Sub-Compact

power
39.5 hp
displacement
127 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full ST4040 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4500
vs
SatohSatoh ST4040

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ ST4040 higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
450039 hp
ST404039.5 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

4500 is in the 73rd percentile; ST4040 is in the 74th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ ST4040 higher · +5 ci (+4%)
4500122 ci
ST4040127 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

4500 is in the 70th percentile; ST4040 is in the 72nd · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
45004
ST40404
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

4500 is in the 90th percentile; ST4040 is in the 90th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
45009
ST40409
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

4500 is in the 50th percentile; ST4040 is in the 50th · 616 models

4500 (A)ST4040 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSatoh—
Model4500ST4040—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
ManufacturerYanmarMitsubishi—
Model4TNE844DQ5—
Power Output39hp39.5hp▲ ST4040+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,400RPM▲ 4500+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement122ci127ci▲ ST4040+5 ci · +4%
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke3.5in3.7in▲ ST4040+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
Length135in132in▲ 4500+3 in · +2%
Width61.8in60.6in▲ 4500+1.2 in · +2%
Height97.2inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,450lb3,748lb▲ ST4040+298 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,100rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedJIS1—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
Coolant1.8gal2.1gal▲ ST4040+0.3 gal · +17%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4500Satoh ST4040Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 73rd percentile (39 hp)B · 74th percentile (39.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 70th percentile (122 ci)B · 72nd percentile (127 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 65th percentile (3,450 lb)B · 72nd percentile (3,748 lb)
A · 4500B · ST4040Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 4500Full spec pageSatoh ST4040