john deere 4500

I HAVE A 1999 4500 JD THAT WHILE IN 2WD AND GOING IN REVERSE FOR MORE THAT 30 FEET THE LEVER WILL SLIP UP INTO 4WD ON IT'S OWN. HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS? iI HAVE TO CONSTANTLY HOLD IT DOWN OR CHECK IF WANTING TOO USE 2WD. THANKS AND BESAFE.

I had some kind of leak and took the tractor to a dealer (1998 JD4500, about 600 hours). Said he replaced some o rings in the what I thought was the hydraulic lines. Today I hooked up my 6 ft blade to the 3 point hitch and the tractor is having a difficult time lifting it and holding it up. Did...

Afternoon everyone, I bought a 4500 months ago and haven't got more than 15 minutes in the seat. First the clutch went out a week after I bought it. Finally got around and dropped it off with a mechanic and he got it repaired. Hooked up the bushhog and drove out to the weedpatch and now my pto...

I need some advice. I just changed the fuel filter on my JD 4500 tractor built in 1999 The manual says the tractor is self bleeding but now everytime I try to start the tractor it will start, run for 15 seconds and dies. Usually it increases rpm's just before dying. Do I need to bleed the...

I have a 4500 with 1900 hours that would start or take a jump. Replaced battery and the thing fired right up and ran for 10 minutes while I put all the body parts back on. Turned it off for a few minutes to fuel it up and now can't get to turn over.... Unit is in neutral and I have power -...

Hi, I realize there is no absolutely right answer but I am buying my first tractor. Using it for thining about 40 acres of woods trees are 10-20 yes old, mostly 6 inch in diameter or smaller hardwoods like maple. There are the occasional bull pines which I plan to clear, chip limbs, and cut...

Hi all. I have a JD4500 with power reverse, about 20 years old. It had a major failure in the rear left piece attaching tire to transmisson. Huge bill later where the dealer replaced most of the inner workings. Also new suction screen, transmission oil filter and said they put in 2 jugs of the...

Heelo, I've got a JD 4500 with a front end loader that wont start, I want to tow it back to the barn how do I get the bucket up high enough to tow the tractor, will this cause ant damage to the hydraulics ? Thanks

1999 John Deere 4500 PTO enguagement kills engine Have a 99 JD 4500. When warmed up intermittently when PTO switch is engaged the engine will die.When PTO panel switch is disessenguaged with key still on the engine will restart. I have replaced the panel switch. guessing there is a safety...

Hi Guys, Having trouble keeping my neighbor's JD4500 running. She has congestive heart disease, so trying to help. It starts, runs for about 45 seconds, then quits if you don't give fuel. Had to leave the brush hog in the field and baby the tractor home because if you lift it, the engine shuts...

Hello all, my neighbor has a JD 4500, there is a handle on the fender to the right of drivers seat, this is above the 3 point lift control , Can someone tell me what this handle control is for ? 3 point works fine with the lower handle but this upper handle on the fender doesn't move easily and...

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I need to get a service manual for my JD 4500. What is the best source for a factory manual? I generally do not like non-factory manuals, but are there any decent ones for my JD4500 out there?

I have a JD 4500 w/ MFWD and a PoweReverser transmission. I cannot get it into the C range. Also, when I move between A, B, neutral and C it feels 'gritty', and there are no distinct stops between any of the ranges. I could live w/o the 'C' range but am worried that I will lose the other...

PTO will continue to turn with switch off. Not able to stop with hand pressure. Not sure if its the switch or something more serious. Any recommendations before send to a repair shop?

I want to design & build a fairly involved implement for my JD. I would like to start by getting a solid model of my JD4500. I guess that any JD4000 series would be close enough. I guess it does not even have to be a JD, but I would feel better if it were. In particular, I would want good...

Hello all, I'm a new member. Thanks for having me. I have a 2001 JD 4500 4WD Compact Tractor w/front bucket that has the front wheel drive problems. I was in mud last week, had it in 4 wheel drive and I noticed that the front tires were not pulling. They looked like they wanted to turn but were...

I need to replace ALL my body panels. Is there a good aftermarket source or what are my cheapest alternatives for these parts?

I have a 4500 that I have some starting problems on. Can someone outline the procedure to check out the intake heater system?

Hey guys and gals, I recently picked up a John Deere 4500 with 2500hrs on it. It came with a front end loader and a backhoe attachment already in place on the machine. I bought it knowing the 4x4 did not work but I felt like I bought it at a price that was well worth the money considering...

Hello everyone. I have a JD 4500 which I recently purchased and got running this year. The brakes work but sound like they make a grinding noise. How do I replace the brakes on this tractor? Thanks

Well I've had my LS J2023 (small CUT, but bigger than a SCUT) 23HP tractor for about 3 years now. I use it to keep up my 6 acre property and it has worked very well for that. It has its downsides though. It's fairly light, even with fluid filled rear tires, and I have to keep in 4wd when...

My Gannon box scraper needed a set of rear connections which were not present when I bought the tractor and attachments. One solution proposed were long hoses connected to the quick disconnects for the front end loader. While it would seem to be a workable solution it's not without cons. One...

Hi, new to the forum, but have been reading tons of info. Looking for some advice. Looking at getting a tractor after about 8 years of not having one. I had an old ford 1210 with fel. Obviously it was a small machine, and always tippy, but useful. Now that i am in a better financial state been...

My JD is about 15 years old & has 2000 hours on it. It has been used mostly as an excavator & for land clearing work. Needless to say, the bodywork is rough, broken up, etc. I have tried to fix it (w/ fiberglass/SMC repair) but right now it is beyond repair. Replacing all the bodywork piece...

Sometimes when I try to start (i.e. crank the engine over) my starter it grinds w/o turning the engine over. This happens about once in ten times. I had the starter to a starter/alternator shop & they took it apart and said that the starter looked brand new inside & that everything worked...

I have a John Deere 4500 with a 3rd Selective Control Valve (SCV). I just got a grader blade w/ a cylinder & finally will use the 3rd SCV. Is there a standard type hydraulic fitting for the JD SCV? I need to know so that I get the correct hydraulic hoses made up.

I have a 2001 JD 4500 that wont turn over. Yesterday everything ran just fine, I set the park break and shut it down. This morning when I turn the key nothing happens. The battery is good, it is only a week old 12.7 volts. When the key is turned to the "on" position, I can hear the start...

I recently purchased a used JD 4500 MFWD (sn 252424) tractor with several attachments including a Fork Lift and a Box Scraper. I致e searched the web for the lifting capacity of the front hydraulics and the Rock Arms yet have not found specifics for this tractor. I am looking for the total...

I am new to the forum and am looking for help with a John Deere 4500 that will not start. The tractor has been sitting for 2-3 years. The tractor cranks, and the fuel shut-off solenoid is working properly. I have constant fuel flow if I crack the supply line going into the injection pump...

This tractor has been hardly used since its purchase in 1999. Only 170 hours, has a front end loader. I'm looking to sell it but have no idea what a fair price is. Looking for some advice.

I'm looking to buy drivers side outter tie rod end. Most of the prices were almost $200!!! How can that be? Also looking for the swing bushings & Pins for the 46 backhoe. Also priced way over what they should cost. Any one know where I can buy these parts at reasonable prices? Please...

Help finding john Deere service manual down load. Needed to repair collar shif tran broken first & reverce shaft thanks steve b

Good morning all, desperate JD owner here. I have a 99' JD 4500 I bought used a year ago with just over 2k hours. For the most part runs strong. About 2 months ago started giving me some electrical headaches. every 5th or 6th start, would get a nasty grinding sound when I turned the key -...

This is just a review on my tractor. I have had it for 9 years and it has been great. I have the 460 loader and the 48 backhoe. Wednesday I took off the backhoe and installed the 3 point hitch with a landscape rake on it to smooth out a gravel driveway. Thursday it snowed and I got a plow for...

Hi I have a JD 4500 4WD that is difficult to disengage, but lately now it has a growl in the rear diff area, but not a steady growl, more of a rythmic noise, only in 4wd, 4wd shift shaft has excessive play, bought a service manual, studied it, and think that I may have a broken roll pin for the...

after loaning tractor out it came back with steering jerky and loader wont raise need help

The manual indicates that valve lash is to be checked every 500 hours & my tractor is just past 1000. I can't believe that it is difficult to do this. Does anyone have a procedure & the hot & cold valve lash specs?

I was reviewing my operators manual and surprised to see that the transmission oil is to be changed every 200 hours - is this correct? I have the PowrReverser transmission. The manual lists Type F automatic transmission fluid as being acceptable. Anybody running Type F? I'll probably end...

Here is a challenge... I needed to replace the thermistor on my 4500 (the tractor was having fuel shutoff solenoid problems). On one schematic the thermistor is shown on the back of the fuse panel behind relay #3... it was not there. Then I found another schematic that shows a white and black...

I am the proud, original owner of a JD 4500 4WD, that I use primarily for snowplowing, mowing and pallet handling. Years ago I engaged the differential lock while moving slowly in snow. I was able to unlock the differential (I believe because I can use the brakes assist in steering). However...

After reading some past posts I had concluded that the Neutral Saftey Switch had gone bad on the 4500. I called the local parts dealer and they could not find any thing that matched a 4500 that was US Made. I confirmed that by looking at the John Deere sight and also found nothing for US...

I'm in the market for a tractor,havn't made up my mind what brand yet.I have got opinions from alot of people and had decided on Kabota,or New holland. I decided to stop by the local JD dealer and take a look.After talking and looking at the 3038E ,he informed me he had a trade in for me to...

I have a 2001 JD 4500 4wd with loader and power reverser and it has 650 hours. It has been used to move light mulch and mow pasture. I am moving and would like to sell it but have no idea what to ask...anybody here know? Keith keithsnow@gmail.com

Hi, I have (Year 1998 ~2000) JD 4500 tractor with a 48 backhoe on it and a 460 front end loader. I would like to add a Grapple (to use for removing cut brush/bushes). There is a kit LVBM 18820 $ 255. + BW 14716 (hose & pipes) $ 309 + more hoses and connectors to hook up the grapple $ $300. Then...

Evening folks, first time poster here. Was out mowing in the heat of the day today (101 degrees), when shifting into reverse the gears just grind. Had to disengage the PTO and drop the RPMs just to get it into gear. Checked it later after it cooled off and the problem still exists in all gears...

Hi all, I have a JD4500 with an Erskine front mount snow blower. I use the hydraulics that the FEL occupied to control the lift and lowering of the snow blower. The shute rotation was controlled by a 12V linear actuator, but it croaked on me and new one would have cost me approx. $250.00. I...

Hello, New to this site..wondering what my 2001 JD 4500 is worth..it has 560 hours, in perfect shape with front end loader, sync reverser, 4wd, and hydraulics in place for back-hoe attachment... any idea as to value?? thanks Keith

Hi all, It's been a couple of years since my last post due to having cancer surgery and grieving the loss of my dad. Thankfully, I am cancer free and I'm slowly recovering from my dad's passing. One of the smartest things I did, this past Fall I purchased and installed a Curtis cab with a...

2nd time posting- Looking to purchase a 4500 from a local dealer. It is a 1999 with 587 hrs 4wd R-4's pwr Reverser, 460 FEL w/bucket Hard top, cast rear weights and rear svc am also getting a new set of pallet forks - price quoted is $16,640. This seems to be in line with what I am finding...

I have been looking for a while for a compact tractor to use for landscaping/cleanup around our home - have a hard time spending the $$$ on a compact when I can get a full size older machine for less. Ran across a used 1999 4500 with 580hrs 4X4 with R4's, power reverser, rear wheel weights, hard...

I read these threads all the time, but I don`t see much about the 4500. Does this mean that they don`t have many problems?? I have a 4500, haven`t had too much problem except sometimes in the cold it won`t start.

I would like to ask for input on a tractor comparison. I am considering two different used tractors for use on 14 acres that I recently purchased. The land has 11 acres of field (with 10 years growth) and 3 acres of woods. I want to clear the growth and get the land ready to build a house...

Hi, what is ya'lls opinion on the value of a 1999 JD4500MFWD, power reverser,600hrs, with a new 400x loader, canopy and turf tires? Have read several pages but not much discussion on the JD4500. Thanks

My 4500 has been running great. I had maintenance in the spring, replaced fuel filter, air filter, battery, battery cables. Two weeks ago I got it ready for winter by using a blower to knock of dead grass (including around the engine), then cranked it up and parked it under a shelter about 2...

Hello All! Just a real quick question about brakes, my wife said that the brakes were working when she was last on the tractor. I get on it and notice that I have no brakes. It's a JD 4500 and I'm at a loss as to what could've happened. Could a low fluid level cause this? thanks for any and...

Hello All! Just a real quick question about brakes, my wife said that the brakes were working when she was last on the tractor. I get on it and notice that I have no brakes. It's a JD 4500 and I'm at a loss as to what could've happened. Could a low fluid level cause this? thanks for any and...

Looking at a 2000 JD 4500 W/ FEL with 850 hrs. Is this a current model if not what replaced it? About what does it weight? Whats the HP rating? Thanks,

This is my toy I use to clear my driveway of snow. It is an Erskine snowblower deriving its power from the rear PTO. The shaft runs the entire length of the tractor. There is a transfer case mounted on the rear of the tractor on the framerails of the snowblower which is connected to the...

I have a 4500 operating a Kuhn 6' flailmower. This mower comes equipt with an optional hydraulic offset for those places where the tractor won't fit or too close to a fence, wall, etc... If I connect my power beyond to it I lose my 3 pth capability and it will not lift. Obviously i am...

I have a Landpride RB1572 rear blade now which is too small for my JD4500 (I had it with my 790). My tread width measures about 6 foot wide (turf tires), HP is 39, tractor is 4wd, and weighs about 3300 pounds without the loader installed (I have the loader). I think I would need an 8 footer to...

Yesterday I spread about a ton of fertilizer on my 12 acres of pasture and lawn using a fertilizer cart supplied by the local grain elevator. I was really worried if the JD 4500 would handle it, but it did great. Uphill, downhill (only slightly), and across small ditches it did fine. I'm...

I am looking for a good used tractor and loader. I have found a John Deere 4500 with loader approximately 450 hours in excellent shape. The asking price is 15500 is this a good price. Not to fimiliar woth used tractor prcing. Thanks for any help.

Saw one of these recently and it might exactly fit the specs I'm looking for. One big question though - it was only made in 1999 according to tractortips.com. Does anyone know anything about why such a limited run? Also, does anyone know if there were/are any known common issues with this...

I am looking at a 2000 JD 4500 4wd with a 460 loader. It has power reverse transmission, loaded rear tires with 968 hours. The front tires could use to be replaced but the rear are 50% or better. The tractor appears to be clean and all I have found that doesn't work is the emergency brake...

I posted this yesterday and can't find the thread today. I hope this post is in the right area. Does anyone know how to adjust the neutral switch on a JD 4500 w/ Power reverse? I have to jiggle the handle to start and can't get off the seat in neutral without the engine stopping. I tried...

OK I need help. On a John Deere 4500 w/power reverse, I have to jiggle the shifter handle to start the tractor and the engine quits if I get off the seat in neutral. How do I adjust the neutral switch??? Thanks

Troubleshooting why I am having problems starting tractor. It appears that the Neutral lock-out switch is malfunctioning intermittingly. Owner's manual says to see JD dealer. I cannot locate this switch externally. Is it internal? Does anyone know how to adjust? Where is the best source...

How come JD 4500/4600/4700\'s no snowblower How come you can't get a snowblower for the JD 4500/4600 and 4700,but JD offers it for the 4100 through 4400 tractors?

98\' JD 4500 4x4 w/ FEL at auction 4/25/02. The sn is LV4500P151704. Also being sold is a York Rake and three ATI preseeder landscape tillers. The auction will be held on April 25th starting at 9:00 am. Location is Souderton, PA between Allentown and Phily. You can reach the auctioneer...

Well after some tinkering I came up with a toolbox rig for my 4500. It cantilevers on an aluminum street sign mounted to some cross bar support under the seat. I wanted something that would "give" when the 3 pt arms pushed it up. So far it has worked. It has some bounce to it, but I lift the 3...

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 improvements on the 2002 models that are not on the 2001? When will the 2002 models be on the lots?

Why is the hydrostat transmission not an option on the JD 4500?

I received quotes from 2 diffterent JD and NH dealers today. The NH TC40 with FWD, Dual SCVs, R4's (loaded) 16LA FEL wit Heavy Duty Bucket $19475.00, 758C Backhoe $6975.00, 6' Heavy Duty Box Scraper $550, 5' Heavy Duty Bush Hog with slip clutch and chains $1650.00 Total Price with setup and...

I received quotes from 2 diffterent JD and NH dealers today. The NH TC40 with FWD, Dual SCVs, R4's (loaded) 16LA FEL wit Heavy Duty Bucket $19475.00, 758C Backhoe $6975.00, 6' Heavy Duty Box Scraper $550, 5' Heavy Duty Bush Hog with slip clutch and chains $1650.00 Total Price with setup and...