SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere A vs Ford 4500
A detailed comparison of the John Deere A and the Ford 4500. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere A2085.0 kg (4596.6 lbs)
Ford 45003280.0 kg (Tractor: 4508.4 lbs (2045.0 kg) Loader tra: 7231.2 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere A Agricultural Tractors | Ford 4500 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Farm Tractor |
| Weight | 2085.0 kg (4596.6 lbs) | 3280.0 kg (Tractor: 4508.4 lbs (2045.0 kg) Loader tra: 7231.2 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch | Torque converter |
| Length | 340.0 cm (133.9 in.) | 701.0 cm (Tractor: 121.7 in. (309.0 cm) Loader tractor: 177.2 in. (450.0 cm) Backhoe-loader tractor: 276.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1939-1947 | 1965-1975 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | Ford |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | All-fuel / Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Horsepower (Drawbar) | 34.0 HP (25.4 kW) at 975 rpm | — |
| Displacement | 5260 cc (321.0 cu in.) | 3146 cc (192.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 14.00 cm (5.51 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Stroke | 17.09 cm (6.73 in.) | 10.69 cm (4.21 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission | Transmission or independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | All-fuel: 4.45:1Gasoline: 6.50:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Battery | 6 V | 12 V, 128Ah |
| Starter | Manual or electric | Electric |
| Height | 162.0 cm (63.8 in.) | 149.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 58.7 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68.1 l (All-fuel: 14.0 gal (53.0 l) Gasoline: 18.0 gal) | 60.6 l (16.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 10.4 l (2.7 gal) | 7.6 l (2.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 36.0 l (9.5 gal) | 14.5 l (3.8 gal) |
| Transmission Model | John Deere | — |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse | 4 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.6 km/h (Forward: 6.3 MPH (10.1 km/h) Reverse: 3.5 MPH) | 29.9 km/h (Forward: 18.8 MPH (30.2 km/h) Reverse: 18.6 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Mechanical wet disc |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station or four-post ROPS |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power assist |
| Front Tires | Ag: 24×4 steelAg: 5.50×16 | Industrial: 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 50×6 steelAg: 9/10/11.00×38 | Industrial: 16.9-24 |
| Horsepower | — | 43.4 kW (58.2 HP) |
| Lift Capacity | — | 907.0 kg (1999.6 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | — | 80.6 LPM (Hitch: 4.5 GPM (17.0 LPM) Loader: 21.3 GPM) |
| Torque Power | — | 1450 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 203.4 N·m (150.0 lb-ft) |
| Rated RPM | — | 2200 RPM |
| Wheelbase | — | 201.0 cm (79.1 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 30.0 cm (11.8 in.) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 18.0 l (4.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 8.0 l (Hitch: 6.5 gal (24.6 l) Loader: 14.0 gal (53.0 l) Backhoe: 2.1 gal) |
| Drawbar Category | — | II |
| Total Flow | — | 100.7 LPM (26.6 GPM) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.