Head to head · Utility

John Deere 4600 vs Shibaura SD4340

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 4600

Utility

power
43 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 4600 specs
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD4340

Utility

power
43 hp
displacement
130 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full SD4340 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4600
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD4340

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
460043 hp
SD434043 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4600 is in the 37th percentile; SD4340 is in the 37th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SD4340 higher · +8 ci (+7%)
4600122 ci
SD4340130 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4600 is in the 29th percentile; SD4340 is in the 31st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
46004
SD43404
Median Utility Tractor4

4600 is in the 50th percentile; SD4340 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ SD4340 higher · +15 (+167%)
46009
SD434024
Median Utility Tractor12

4600 is in the 35th percentile; SD4340 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

4600 (A)SD4340 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereShibaura—
Model4600SD4340—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
ManufacturerYanmarShibaura—
Model4TNE84LEP854A—
Power Output43hp43hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ 4600+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement122ci130ci▲ SD4340+8 ci · +7%
Bore3.3in3.4in▲ SD4340+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.5in3.7in▲ SD4340+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
TypeSynchronous GearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
Length135in133in▲ 4600+2 in · +2%
WidthNot recorded59.8in—
Height88.4in59.5in▲ 4600+28.9 in · +49%
Operating Weight3,450lb3,600lb▲ SD4340+150 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
Hitch Type3-Point HitchCategory 3—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,503lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
Coolant1.9galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4600Shibaura SD4340Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 29th percentile (122 ci)B · 31st percentile (130 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 29th percentile (3,450 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,600 lb)
A · 4600B · SD4340Median Utility Tractor
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