The John Deere 4500 tractor has 39 hp engine horsepower and 33 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower39 hp
PTO horsepower33 hp
Drawbar horsepower33 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Torque74 lb-ft
Operating weight4,100 lb
John Deere 4500 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
39 hp
PTO horsepower
33 hp
Drawbar horsepower
33 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
74 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2 L
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine model
Yanmar 2.0L 4-cylinder
Operating weight
4,100 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
39 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
33 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
33 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,100 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 4500 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere 4500 is small: 39 hp engine horsepower versus 33 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 4500’s 33 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 39 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
At 33 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 4500 is about 6 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 4500 pairs 39 hp with 4,100 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 4500’s engine setup is engine model Yanmar 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2 L displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 2,600 rpm, matching its compact utility horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 4500’s 74 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 2 L engine size and 2,600 rpm rated speed.
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.
