John Deere 4620

[Anonymous-0]

Just wondering if anyone had any pros/cons about a '72 JD 4620. Found one with slightly over 4000 one owner hours in above average condition with powershift transmission. Needing something to run a round baler and haul grain etc. We have 2 4320's, but never owned a 20 series any larger. Just curious. Thanks alot for any help.

 

[VicS]

I guess it is heavier, but doesn't have any more power, I know it is rated more. 4630 are almost as cheap and have a good cab, most of them have had the 4 pinion gears put in them. Also have a intercooler can handle the higher hp.

 

[tomstractorsandtoys]

A 4620 is good tractor the early 4520's had some problems but the 4620's did not. It is a much heavier tractor than a 4320 which is great for tillage the front end is much heavier alot of 4320's have twisted up front ends. More cooling than a 4320 if you turn up the fuel it won't run hot. 4620's have a factory intercooler. The power shift makes it somewhat rare, most had syncro trans. Now the bad part 4620's only have 1000 rpm pto. We have a late 4520 with all the 4620 updates and really like it. It is our big tractor for tillage and a forage harvester.

 

[JDseller]

If you have JD 4320s and like them you will hate a 4620. It is basically your 4320 motor on a lightened 5020 rear end. They are 1000 PTO only and are a gutless wonder. Your 4320s will out work a 4620. You can find a 4630 for not much more than that 4620 should bring. The collectors are driving the 4620s up in price. They where bringing scrap price just five to ten years ago.

 

[thurlow]

Had 2 (both synchro) of 'em 'way back when'; I would NOT recommend them for pulling a round baler.

 

[msb]

A lot like a 5020. Lots of iron, not so gutsy.They had a million places where dirt could get in the engine.Was a field update and I did a few of them. Tons of foam that had to be glued in place. I would pull off the air hose to the turbo to see if its dirty before I bought it.If so---PASS. Look for a 6030. A much better large frame older tractor.

 

[old harv]

I run a John Deere 385 round baler that makes 4x41/2 bales with a JD 2130 that dynoed at 62 hp, and can make 30 to 35 bales per hour at 6 and 1/2 miles per hour. A 4320 has to be at least twice the tractor as a 2130, so should easily handle any baler out there. My neighbour bales with a 5x6 JD 535 on an beat up 85 HP Ford 7000 without any trouble. I think a smaller, more nimble tractor like the 4320 would be better on a baler.