Head to head · Sub-Compact

John Deere 4500 vs Shibaura SD3943

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
Shibaura SD3943 Tractor
ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD3943

Sub-Compact

power
39 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SD3943 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4500
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD3943

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
450039 hp
SD394339 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

4500 is in the 73rd percentile; SD3943 is in the 73rd · 816 models

Cylinders

▲ 4500 higher · +1 (+33%)
45004
SD39433
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

4500 is in the 90th percentile; SD3943 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ SD3943 higher · +605 lb (+18%)
45003,450 lb
SD39434,055 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

4500 is in the 65th percentile; SD3943 is in the 80th · 711 models

Length

▲ 4500 higher · +3 in (+2%)
4500135 in
SD3943132 in
Median Sub-Compact Tractor113 in

4500 is in the 87th percentile; SD3943 is in the 83rd · 669 models

4500 (A)SD3943 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereShibaura—
Model4500SD3943—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
ManufacturerYanmarShibaura—
Model4TNE84Not recorded—
Power Output39hp39hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders43▲ 4500+1 · +33%
Displacement122ciNot recorded—
Bore3.3inNot recorded—
Stroke3.5inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutchNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
Length135in132in▲ 4500+3 in · +2%
Width61.8in60in▲ 4500+1.8 in · +3%
Height97.2in78in▲ 4500+19.2 in · +25%
Operating Weight3,450lb4,055lb▲ SD3943+605 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,100rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4500Shibaura SD3943Difference
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)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 65th percentile (3,450 lb)B · 80th percentile (4,055 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 87th percentile (135 in)B · 83rd percentile (132 in)

Width

median 50.7 in
A · 79th percentile (61.8 in)B · 74th percentile (60 in)
A · 4500B · SD3943Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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