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John Deere 4600 Attachments

John Deere 4600 Front End Loader

430 Loader Specifications

Type of Attachment - Front End Loader
Compatibility - John Deere 4600
Height (to pin) - 101.4 in. (257 cm)
Clearance, dumped bucket - 78.3 in. (198 cm)
Dump reach - 26 in. (66 cm)
Dump angle - 45
Reach at ground - 57.5 in. (146 cm)
Rollback angle - 30
Breakout force (at pin) - 3299 lb (1496 kg)
Breakout force (at 500 mm) - 2417 lb (1096 kg)
Lift to full height (at pin) - 1261 lb (571 kg)
Lift to full height (at 500 mm) - 1045 lb (474 kg)
Raise time to height - 3.5 s
Bucket dump time - 1.8 s
Lowering time - 2.5 s
Rollback time - 2.3 s

460 Loader Specifications

Type of Attachment - Front End Loader
Compatibility - John Deere 4600
Height (to pin) - 111.9 in. (284 cm)
Clearance, dumped bucket - 88.8 in. (225 cm)
Dump reach - 26.9 in. (68 cm)
Dump angle - 45
Reach at ground - 61.8 in. (156 cm)
Rollback angle - 30
Breakout force (at 800 mm) - 3,863 lb (1752 kg)
Lift to full height (at 800 mm) - 2,325 lb (1054 kg)
Raise time to height - 4.8 s
Bucket dump time - 2.2 s
Lowering time - 3.3 s
Rollback time - 2.5 s

John Deere 4600 Backhoe

448 Backhoe Specifications

Type of Attachment - Backhoe
Compatibility - John Deere 4600
Loading Height (bucket at 60 degree) - 2240 mm (88 in.)
Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot - 3610 mm (142 in.)
Transport Height - 2290 mm (90 in.)
Swing Arc Angle - 180 degree
Bucket Rotation Angle - 180 degree
Loading Reach (bucket at 60 degree) - 1170 mm (46 in.)
448 Backhoe Transport Overhang - 1320 mm (52 in.)
Undercut - 56 cm (22 in.)
Stabilizers Spread Width (Raised) - 1370 mm (54 in.)
Stabilizers Spread Width (Lowered) - 2510 mm (99 in.)
Boom Lift Capacity - 372 kg (820 lbs)
Dipperstick Digging Force - 10830 N (2435 lbs)
Bucket Digging Force - 16590 N (3730 lbs)
Bucket Control Main Relief Valve Pressure - 17580 Pa (2550 psi)
Weight (With Large Frame Adapter and 24-inch Bucket) - 662 kg (1460 lbs)
Weight (With Medium Frame Adapter and 24-inch Bucket) - 644 kg (1420 lbs)

Install Rockshaft Assist (RSA) Mounting Plates - Support the mower deck if installed. Remove the mower deck pivot plates: Remove and retain nut and washer from carriage bolt securing pivot plate to lift arm on both sides of
tractor. Tractor RH side only: Loosen ROPS bolt and move spring bracket out of the way. Remove M16x40 cap screws and pivot plate (including carriage bolt, washer, and spacer) from both sides of tractor. Retain cap screws for use with mower deck if RSA mounting plates are removed. Install both mount weldments and pivot plates in bottom of rear axle with two M16x60 cap screws, and 5/8 in. washers. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Install RSA mounting plates onto mount weldments from rear of tractor. Avoid pinching electrical wires. Loosely install two M16x45 cap screws and 5/8 in. washers in both RSA mounting plates. Loosely install M16x45 cap screw and 5/8 in. washer in RSA mounting plate and hex spacer on both sides of tractor.

Loosely install two M16x60 cap screws and washers in top two holes in both RSA mounting plates. Remove two M16x60 cap screws and washers securing mount weldments and pivot plates to bottom of left and right rear axle. Retain hardware for installation later. Remove and retain each pivot plate using a hammer and a punch. Install two M16x60 cap screws and 5/8 in. washers in bottom two holes in both RSA mounting plates. Tighten to 217 Nm (160 lb-ft). Install original M16x155 carriage bolt in square hole of pivot plate. Install pivot plate between mount weldment and bottom of tractor rear axle. Loosely install two M16x60 cap screws and 5/8 in. washers removed earlier. Tighten hardware. Install mower deck pivot plates on lift arms with original hardware: Install one washer on the M16x155 carriage bolt.

Insert carriage bolt through lift arm and add bushing. Insert carriage bolt through plate and secure with washer and M16 nut. Tractor RH side only: Move spring bracket back to its original position and tighten ROPS bolt to 138 Nm (102 lb-ft). Tighten the two M16x45 cap screwsinstalled into the threaded hex spacers to 163 Nm (120 lb-ft). Install fenders if removed. Mount rear wheels in widest tread width position. Inflate tires to maximum pressure recommended by tire manufacturer. Install Tall Folding Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). Install Front Loader. Install Power Beyond kit. Follow machine operator’s manual instructions to check hydraulic fluid level.

John Deere 4600 Snowblower

59 inch Snowblower Specifications

Type - 2-Stage, Front Mount
Width - 1499 mm (59-in.)
Height of Opening - 584 mm (23-in.)
Housing Thickness - 14 ga (0.075-in.)
Side Panel Thickness - 7 ga (0.177-in.)
Auger Diameter - 16-in. (406 mm)
Auger Speed - 160 rpm at rated engine speed.
Impeller Speed - 800 rpm at rated engine speed.
Impeller Diameter - 406 mm (16-in.)
Lift System - Hydraulic
Lift Height - 191-203 mm (7-1/2-8 in.)
Chute Control - Hydraulic
Chute Rotation - 200 Degrees
Weight (Approximate) - 201 kg (450 lb)
Input Shaft End Play (maximum) - 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Blower Case Shaft (End Play) - 0.025-0.15 mm (0.001-0.006 in.)
Blower Case Shaft (Backlash) - 0.15-0.4 mm (0.006-0.016 in.)
Gear Box and Blower Case Grease Capacity - 0.4 L (13.5 oz)
Socket Head Cap Screws Torque - 26 Nm (228 lb-in.)
Cap Screws Torque - 41 Nm (34 lb-ft)
Gear Box Cover Cap Screws Torque - 20-24 Nm (180-216 lb-in.)
Gear Case Mounting Cap Screws Torque - 47.5 Nm (35 lb-ft)
Pipe Plug Torque - 18 Nm (160 lb-in.)
Gear Case Grease - GL-5 Gear Oil-SAE 80W-90

59" Snow blower Rotor Bearing Replacement - Remove rotor from housing. Loosen set screw in locking collar. Loosen locking collar by tapping it counterclockwise with a punch and hammer. Remove old bearing from shaft with flanges. Separate flanges and install new bearing. Slide bearing and flange assembly back on shaft. Reinstall rotor assembly in housing. Turn locking collar on bearing. Tighten locking collar by tapping it clockwise with a hammer and punch. Tighten set screw in locking collar.

John Deere 4600 Mower Deck

72-Inch Mower Deck Specifications

Type - Mid-Mount
Cutting Width - 184.9 cm (72.8 in.)
Number of Blades - 3
Spindles - 254 cm (1.0 in.)
Weight - 203 kg (448 lb)
Gear Case Grease Volume - 0.5L (1 pt)
Input Shaft End Play - 0-0.06 mm (0-0.002 in.)
Output Shaft End Play - 0-0.03 mm (0-0.001 in.)
Blade Bolt Torque - 102-123 Nm (75-91 lb-ft)

272 Mower Deck Specifications

Type - Rear Mount
Cutting Width - 1850 mm (72.8 in.)
Cutting Height - 5,1-12,7 cm (2-5 in.)
Number of Blades - 3
Belt - B-Section
Mounting - Category 1
PTO Speed - 540 rpm
Weight - 233 kg (510 lb)

272 Mower Powershaft Disassembly - Remove lock nut and cap screw. Remove power shaft joint from gear case shaft. Pull the halves of power shaft apart. Pry retaining ring out of groove. Slide shield off shaft. Spread ends of nylon bearing and remove from shaft. Slip retaining ring off shaft. Press in on nylon bearing to remove it from shield. Remove grease fittings from shaft. Place shaft in a vice. Remove 4 retaining rings from yoke. Drive U-joint out of yoke by using a rubber hammer. Pry retaining ring out of groove. Slide shield off shaft. Spread ends of nylon bearing and remove from shaft. Slide retaining ring off shaft. Remove grease fitting. Remove retaining rings. Support yoke in a vise and drive U-joint out of yoke with a rubber hammer.