Great forum, very helpful! I just jumped on a JD 4600 and then NHTC40D today. JD had shuttle, which worked very smoothly. Bucket, loader comes off like a breeze. Runs very smoothly. Joystick and...

I understand the unequal movement of the bucket cylinders but today the slower cylinder (left) totally extended out while the other one moves fine. Left the 50*F shop into 2*f temps and did some...

I am seeing a puddle under the 4WD axle steering pivots with my 4600 tractor. Anybody here have any experience with changing the seals in there? What is involved with this? Is it best to just...

Hello all, I have a really weird temperature behaviour on my JD 4600. Some time ago it started to go in the red within minutes from cold start but, as the engine warmed up it was coming back to...

Ok fellas heres a nother one, jd4600 4wd w/ 460 loader hydro transmission and cruise control.. 18995.. I copied the ad, called the dealer he said less then 100 hours and its a 99 model.. What...

Hi everyone. I'm new to tractors/diesel engines, and don't know much, other than I could sure use one. Never even drove one, but I've used quite a few skidsteers and trackhoes over the years...

Hi All, I have a JD 4600. I can not get it to go into 4WD. The linkage is intact and the handle rotates the shaft on the side of the trans. The roll pin is in place and the shaft moves in both...

As some of you know I've been working on this tractor for a little while in my spare time. Got some things fixed, got it running, but it won't turn off. I have to turn the fuel shutoff and wait...

For quite a while, I have been researching Zero Turn mowers online. However, I have concluded that a Zero Turn would not be best for my property, due to some tricky sidehill areas and ditches...

Hi guys and gals. IM curious has anyone ever tried rebuilding tie rod ends? I have a plan, mine are on the inner side(they are straight, rather than 90 degree, im not sure if they have a...

Hey everyone. Finally got some time to work on the JD. I've got the new range shifter rod in, and everything back together enough to run it. I have 2 issues right now. The first I noticed was the...

Hi, We got Dad a John Deere 4600 with the front scoop and loader. We are looking for a rear blade and for weights. I thought I seen on here a thread about them, today I can't find it. Please...

I have a 2000 jd 4600 the pto does not work. I installed a new switch.. Nothing. It has not been used much had back hoe attachment for most if the time. Any thoughts

Hello all.. I have a John Deere 4600 w/460 loader.. I was fixing the road today and lost bucket tilt function dumping gravel.. 1) fluid good.. 2) engauge tilt, hoses jump and bucket moves...

My 3 point is constantly trying to readjust up to the pre determined position while bush hogging or whenever I add an attachment with some weight. I also noticed that while using the FEL I could...

My John Deere 4600 tractor (2000) equipped wit a Yanmar 4TNE84 engine threw a connecting rod. I ordered a 4TNE84 short block to swap out. During the engine disassembly I find something very...

Hi All, I just picked up a JD 4600 at auction and I am excited. A friend has a JD 48 backhoe that I can buy cheaply. It is coming off a JD 4310. Does the 4310 and the 4600 use the same side mount...

If so, do you mind posting a picture of where the shift linkage attaches to the trans?

I have a 2000 4600 HST that is sluggish when changing directions from forward to reverse and visversa. I have had the tractor about 4 months and up until the last week or two it has worked fine...

I have a JD4600 and I’m wondering if anyone has done this or not. Is there a kit to replace the ROPS lights and the headlights? Thanks!

Help ! Have had a Mechanic wrench on my machine who cleaned bowl and filter then blew out my injectors saying they were filthy. This is after having the local JD service out for a full job of...

Hey All - We own a farm in Danville, NH. A week ago someone came on to our property at night and stole our John Deere 4600. If there are any members in the area who has heard of someone trying...

Hi everyone! This is my first post, hopefully it is in the right place. I have a 2000 JD 4600 HST and the PTO will not engage. I have the Technical manual and have followed the test procedures...

My 4600 has had an issue off/on with a loud "grinding" sound sometimes when I turn the key on. After one or two attempts the started will engage and turn the flywheel over and start. The problem...

New to the forum but have accessed periodically and found it to be a great source! I have a Wallenstein 3-point hitch log splitter which I believe is the WX310 or equivalent as I purchased it in...

I have a JD4600. was runnning good after getting started with parts and brake cleaner. Had Head resurfaced and valves ground. Insalled with new gasket and fuel injectors, cannot get it to start...

Good Morning, I have a question for you. I have a 2001 John Deere 4600 4x4 fron end loader with a Hydra-static transmission and lately the rock shaft will not stay up unless I physically hold it...

3-Pt Trailer Hitch Option for JD 4600\'s? Folks - Although my JD 4600 has a trailer bar that I can attach a Ball hitch to, I'm wondering if there is a 3-pt attachment that will allow me to...

4600 compact tractor. Sputters out. Won't start. Seems fuel starved. I replace the fuel filter (was nasty as heck). Fill filter bowl with clean diesel. Tractor starts, runs for 30 seconds...

What size rotary cutters or flail mowers are you running with your John Deere 4600? I am looking at a JD 4600 with a Power Reverser 12 speed transmission.

Hi guys and gals, I found some old articles but I didnt have much luck tracking them down. I am in need of new Injector nozzles for a jd 4600 /yanmar 4tne84. I would like good quality, but I dont...

I've been mostly lurking and reading the TractorByNet forums for years now. I came close, a few years ago, to buying a Kubota L2900, but decided that I couldn't afford it at that time. After a...

(also posted in: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/jd-owning-operating/86522-500-hour-service-question-jd4600.html) I'm getting close to my 500 hour service interval on my 4600. There are two...

hello. I just purchased a john deere 4600 for a rather good deal and there is a steady white smoke coming out of the breather tube. The tractor only has 840 hours on it but it appears that it got...

After tractor runs at working temp for a while it will not restart after it is shut off. Problem is the fuel shut off solenoid on the end of injection pump fills with motor oil. The guy at the...

So my 4600 has been great but sometimes i'd be ready to get on it and it wouldn't start for any amount of money. Next day I'd try and it would start right up. I read some very good posts on here...

hello i could use some help on a price check for a 2000 JD 4600 4WD, epower-reverser, 460 FEL, frame-attached front blade, with 295 hrs. $18,500. i am located in MT. it is not with a local JD...

Hi All, I just picked up a JD 4600 at auction and I am excited. A friend has a JD 48 backhoe that I can buy cheaply. It is coming off a JD 4310. Does the 4310 and the 4600 use the same side mount...

Last year, our 1999 JD 4600 wouldn't start. It had a weak start or two, then only heard a solenoid click, and finally got nothing at the turn of the key. Battery tested okay, had good voltage...

I'm new to this forum, read a ton of threads and posts on similar problems and don't find a direction. My JD 4600 just stopped, won't restart. It turns over just fine, at about the RPM I am used...

I can't seem to find any directions to removing and replacing the PTO solenoid. There is a plastic nut on top of it, that seems to make not difference and when I try to turn the solenoid to...

Will not turn over. Batterie good (12.49 v). Starter fuse good. Pulled the starter/selinoid, they both worked perfect with jumper cables to the battery. When i turn the starter switch on sometimes...

Hi. I have a decison. I used the configure feature at JD's website and got the following MSRP prices. For the 48 backhoe w/24" bucket and rubber street pad kit--$7,879. The 460 FEL w/ 73"...

Greetings All! I did a search on this but did not recover many threads. I'm often out working in the pastures and could use my saw only for a quick cut - - naturally I never seem to have it with...

Hi! I have this JD 4600 tractor that I acquired along with an off-grid camp. The tractor's in great shape, but the owner took off the engine side shrouds and grille, and then the building he had...

I just bought a 1998 JD 4600 with a 460 loader on it. Has R4 industrial tires. I have noticed that the tractor steers tight enough that the RF tire will rub on the loader hydraulic hoses. By...

My front end loader was having a hard time lifting or tilting but fluid shows to be full and i see no leaks. So I had local dealer troubleshoot and they said it was plugged filter and changed...

I'm looking to get pallet forks for my John Deere 4600 w/460 loader. (460 loader has JD quick attach and not universal quick attach.) Specs on 460 loader lift capacity: @ max height at pivot...

I bought this tractor at an auction and it had 5 to 6 inches of travel in the joystick, for the up/down functions. I found that the connecting rod had lost a nut and replaced it and joystick...

Well... after 21 years, my front tires are worn enough where I'd like to replace them for better traction this year. These are Goodyear Turf Tires - 27x12x15. I've called my local JD dealer...

I am trying to connect in to the 3rd SCV on my John Deere 4600 tractor; however, I have been unable to remove the plugs from the SCV valve. The plugs appear to be frozen. So far, I have put a...

Anyone ever replaced the seals in these? Mines a danfoss 150L0055. It started leaking from under the steering wheel so i removed the steering wheel and boot, leaking oil from dust seal. I took it...

Question - My JD4600 (yr 2000) is having issues with the starter (I believe). It is intermittent in the cold weather but didn稚 happen when it was warm outside this fall. I replaced the battery...

Iam down to final decision on bids. There is only eleven dollars difference. Both have loader with six foot heavy duty bucket, hydro, one rear remote,turf tires,9'woods backhoe on the tc40, 8'6"...

loader lift has gotten progressively worse. Studdering or just stops altogether. I can feel studdering in the steering as well. I changed the fluid and filter, but still having problems. Any...

Can anyone tell me if a Deere 4600 backhoe that is currently mounted on a 4115 Deere will fit on my 2520. I saw one advertised for $4000 and was wondering if this was a good deal or not. The hoe...

Folks - I'm not at my hourly change point for the fluid in the MFWD (will be shortly though) - however, I'm wondering how to best verify fluid level and add if necessary. The way the plug...

My 2000 JD4600 ran out of fuel the other day , guage said between 3/8 & 1/2 . Put fuel in and started right up. Dealer told me to check for bad sending unit by removing wire from it and grounding...

I have a 4x4 Model 4600 PowerReverser with a leaking right front hub seal. I removed the hub and checked on the local dealer site, where oil seal #35 on the schematic shows to be part #LVA14181...

I am looking at buying a 1999 john deere 4600 with 460 loader. It has 3200 hours, is this high or is there lots of life left in it. It was owned by a golf course. Also could I expect it to lift...

Got a chance to p-u a 4600,pwr revsr,and 460 ldr,4wd, has 1100 hrs,nice shape,$17,000- good price ? good tractor ? how about some discussion on this model. Thanks

Sometime ago I was having issues with the HST gear range switching - even on level ground it was very difficult to go from low (A position) to high (C position). I left it in "A" since that's...

I've got a 3-spool SCV valve installed - two to run the loader and one spool for aux - that has a part number of AM124916 stamped on it. I've got a bent spool (#1 position for bucket up/down)...

Greetings All! My 4600 refused to start today - cranks fine but no start. Of note, I do not hear the normal "click" when I turn on the key. I had problems with the thermistor in the past and...

I have a 2000 John Deere 4600 tractor. While using the tractor, I smelled a strong odor of burning insulation and the charge light came on and the tachometer went dead. I disconnected all of the...

So, yesterday I was digging a ditch with my 4600 and everything was going just great. I had been piling up muddy soil on the road from the ditch and eventually needed to get the machine to the...

Hi! I am new at this I hope I am doing it right. I have a 4600 John Deere diesel tractor. It is in good shape with a front loader. I was told by a dealer it was worth $11,000.00. My son and Dad...

'99 4600 CUT about 2300 hrs on it. I am doing fall service, changing all engine filters. After changing fuel filter, I went to start it and it ran well for about a minute and then died and...

I posted a message concerning this in the JD Owning/Operating Forum - but I did not get a response. Anyone have any comments? Link Thanks! -Bob

looking at a new 4600 a dealer has and cant get a brochure on it cause its a couple years old.any body know if this is a full sycro trany??any input on this model??

After 22 years and over 3000 hours, I finally replaced the front tires on my JD4600 tractor. I was a bit concerned as the JD dealer said they didn’t deal with it and suggested that I talk to a...

When I try to start my John Deere 4600 sometimes it will turn over as it should and sometimes it will spin without engaging the flywheel. It grinds on the flywheel. I am wondering if it could be...

Hello - My JD4600's hour meter (in the instrument cluster) started losing it's display the other night and now it is no longer there. I've talked to the dealer and he said to check the wiring...

Hello from SC!

I was thinking about buying either a new JD 4500 or a new JD 4600,do you think I would be ahead to wait until the 2002 models came out,or would it matter that much. Would there be any...

Living in MN, we're subject to quite a bit of extreme cold. According to some of the local farmers, it is a good idea to have an engine block heater installed. According to the manual, there is...

I have a small leak on my JD 4600 front axle, where the main casting bolts to the first 90° bend. It seems an oil leak right at the swivel part of the "kingpin" on the 4x00's is pretty common...

Is it true that the 4700 has only 41 HP net compared to 41 HP net for the 4600? This must be a typo on the JD web site for Lawn and Leisure tractors?

I have an exhaust pipe for a JD 4600 tractor, available for the cost of shipping + $15 for my hassle to get it shipped off. A couple years ago, I replaced the lower exhaust pipe on my 4600...

Anyone know why its no longer available? part #BM18820. I notice on the valve for the loader there looks to be an extra valve that is not being used. Is this the 3rd scv and all i need are the...

Guys, One of the unique auto dealers near me took a unique trade the other day. The dealer stopped by a restaraunt I was eating at, and just so happened tto see my truck, trailer & tractor...

I have a John Deere 4600 HST with a Hydrostatic gearbox problem. It runs OK in forward but in reverse it makes a horrible grinding noise and no performance whatsoever. It will hardy pull its on...

I live in far eastern lower Maine want to know what a reasonable price is for a used Model 48 backhoe. One I am looking at is not offered with the connection plates included, but it appears to be...

I have a JD 2003 5520 cab tractor that the fuel gauge went bad on several years ago. When empty, the gauge reads full and when full the gauge reads way past full. I also have a 2000 JD 4600 that...

Greetings, does anyone have basic knowledge about a 2002 john deere model 4600? I am looking at one with a 400x loader and roughly 150 hours. It does not have ehydro and the R4 tires look...

The two cylinders that tilt the bucket aren't synchronizing all the time. The right cylinder is moves faster than the left one. There is a 'torsion bar' that connects the two sides but one side...

I知 new to this form. Thanks for the add. I just got a 1999 model JD 4600 2wd from my dad. It had been sitting up for probably a year. When I got it cranked none of the hydraulic was working...

I am buying a used JD4600 and a new trailer this week; this is my first tractor and it seems I have a new question every week. I'm wondering if I should get theft insurance? I have Progressive...

I have a JD 4600 hydro unit. A couple questions if anyone could offer advice or opinion. When idling and an attachment is on the 3 point with it raised the 3 point is constantly losing pressure...

I have a 2000 JD 4600 that the squirrels chewed the pto wires where the harness travels over the rear end and drops into the pto solenoid. There are two wires that go to the solenoid connector and...

Running my JD 4600 hydro tonight and the engine stopped running when I got off the seat. PTO not engaged. I left the engine idling and when I got off the seat to exit the cab the engine stopped...

Hi Guys, I just closed on a 28 acre parcel with an off-grid camp in Conway, NH. Aside from the beautiful trees, the property included a beautiful green JD 4600 with a loader. The owner of the...

How do you remove the steering wheel. what is needed?

I have a JD 4600 with the 460 loader that had been sitting outside for several years without use. The loader will lift and lower but when I try to move the loader control lever side to side for...

Is there anyplace I can by some injectors for the 4600, besides JD. They told me $725 for rebuild $760 for new. I didn't think to ask if they are still gonna make me pay for cleaning and testing...

Hey everyone, So I might have bit off a bit more than I can chew with this project. I am not a mechanic and have never worked on a diesel motor but consider myself handy. I have a JD 4600. When...

Question - I saw on here were someone was having issues with their 3-pt arms not raising (or raising too slowly). Mine seems to raise fine, but is slow lowering (even with weight on it). Is this...

Greetings All! My 4600 temp gauge finally bit the dust - was acting erratically for some time but now the needle is pegged to the red zone and won't move (even when the tractor is off). I have...

About 4 months ago my 4600 with was at an idle, when engine died No power to key, found blown fuse for ignition It did this 4 times since Battery was dead last week, replaced battery Went to...

Has anyone out there seen a rumored belly pan/skid plate for JD 4000 series tractors.Was recently down for better than a week with fan and radiator damage from underneath,and it's not the first...

So I recently acquired a Woods D80-2 Bush hog, that has a single hydrualic line for raise and lower rear wheels. My SCV has hydraulic connections. Do I just plug the single hose into the one...

The seat on my 4600 has come unglued from the base. Does anyone know of a fix other than buying a whole new seat assembly? The seat cushion is in great shape but I am unsure if it can be...

John Deere 4600 shuts off when put in gear, I bypassed the seat switch which is just a year old, same results. It doesn't stall out, it shuts down, Not sure if it is a fuse, or another switch that...

While operating bucket heard a loud bang and bucket would not respond to up or down command. Just had machine repaired by JD dealer and cost was off wall. What has happened? Can I repair? (Have...

Your thoughts, I have someone who has sold his home near me and is selling his JD 4600 with 350 hours on it along with a 460 loader with bucket and forks, rear blade (not box scraper) and and...

Thanks for all of the opinions helping me make my decision. The tractor (hst) with 460 fel and mx6 cutter arrived a week ago friday. I immediately put it to use. These boards are great for sharing...

New to forum. Having trouble with my JD4600 and have hydro fluid coming out holes where loader mounts would be in bell housing area. Has anyone experienced this before with their tractor...

Hi folks, I replaced the seal on the steering valve but when i replaced the unit i must have crossed up the lines. My bad. Does anyone know where I can see a drawing of the the connectons? John...

I have a JD 4600 compact utility tractor. I was working on a project Sunday when the clutch pedal just died - meaning the pedal dropped completely down and did not spring back up. I want to say...

According to the JD literature all of the series 4000 tractors have larger cu. in. displacements as the horsepower increases, EXCEPT the 4600. The 4500 is 39Hp with 121 cu. in., and the 4600 is...

When this first occurred at 1,085 hours, I did all the electrical diagnostic checks until I got to the Diode Block which failed. I got a new block and the tractor started right up. After two hours...

The four wheel drive front axle on my JD4600 started leaking on the front left where the hub assembly bolts to the axle with four bolts. It looks like the bottom 2 bolts are either loosening or...

I have a 2000 4600 HST that is sluggish when changing directions from forward to reverse and visversa. I have had the tractor about 4 months and up until the last week or two it has worked fine...

I am trying to figure out how to properly shim the front axle hub shaft bearings. My passenger side had no shims while the drivers had one. I replaced all bearings, seals, races and put it back...

All of a sudden I can’t raise my bucket more than 3 feet off the ground Tilt function seems to work normally. Where should I start?

Folks - On my 4600, I sometimes use my alternate rear-wheel braking pedals to make better turns. I was doing some turning in the snow the other evening and noticed that the right rear wheel -...

Does anyone make a after-market kit to add rear hydraulic connections to this model?

Looking for anyone that has a line on used RSA mount plates for 4500-4700 John Deere and 48 Backhoe?

Do I have to drop driveshaft to remove oil pan? Looks like it might slide by. What is procedure for dropping d/shaft enough? Hit a big rock and banged up oil pan so it leaks. Thanks.

I'm getting close to my 500 hour service interval on my 4600. There are two items that require me to take it into the JD Dealer for service - these are: - Fuel Injector Inspection - Engine Valve...

WANTED: Field installation kit for mid mounted PTO to fit on 4600 John Deere. Please E-Mail me at bob@lasitesinc.com Cell 815-671-2030

I have a 2006 JD 4600 utility tractor. I’ve been having intermittent starting problems and they seem to be getting worse. Sometimes I’ll turn the key and they’ll start right up. Sometimes I’ll...

Hi have an JD4600. The fuel solenoid does not work properly, in that, if I run the tractor above half throttle. The next time I go to start the tractor. I will NOT start. I have found that the...