Quick answer:
The John Deere 4700 tractor has 48 hp engine horsepower and 41.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower48 hp
PTO horsepower41.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower41.5 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Torque86 lb-ft
Operating weight3,600 lb
John Deere 4700 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 48 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 41.5 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 41.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 86 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.2 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | the Yanmar 4TNE88 |
| Operating weight | 3,600 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
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Operating weight comparison
John Deere 4700 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 4700 is rated at 48 hp engine power and 41.5 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 6.5 hp between the engine and PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 4700’s practical rating is 41.5 hp, which fits larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 4700’s 41.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 48 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 4700’s weight-to-power figure is about 75 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 4700 come together as engine model the Yanmar 4TNE88, 2.2 L displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 2,600 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 4700 combines 86 lb-ft of torque with a 2,600 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a typical tractor rated-speed range. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







