Quick answer:
The John Deere 4600 tractor has 43 hp engine horsepower and 36 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower43 hp
PTO horsepower36 hp
Drawbar horsepower36 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Torque79 lb-ft
Operating weight3,800 lb
John Deere 4600 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 43 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 36 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 36 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 79 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | the Yanmar 4TNE84 |
| Operating weight | 3,800 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 4600 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With PTO power at roughly 83.7% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 4600 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 4600 has 36 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the compact utility tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 4600’s 36 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 4600 pairs 43 hp with 3,800 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 4600 uses engine model the Yanmar 4TNE84, 2 L displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 2,600 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 4600’s 79 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.







