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4M vs. 4M Heavy Duty | Which Tractor is Right for You?

4M vs. 4M Heavy Duty | Which Tractor is Right for You?

Buying guides45–55 hpJohn Deere 4052M

Overview

A dealership rep walks both tractors side by side, calling out every upgrade the HD carries over the standard 4M: the removable 440R loader vs. rigid 400E, heavier axle gusseting, lower-folding ROPS (70 vs. 80 in.), wider tires, suspension seat, e-throttle convenience package, telescoping draft links, and a 595-lb weight difference. No pricing or field performance data, but the feature-by-feature physical comparison is thorough and useful for shoppers deciding between the two trims.

A dealership channel (James River Equipment), so the tone is sales-oriented, though the presenter sticks to factual feature comparisons throughout.

Spec overview

John Deere 4052M

PTO horsepower
40.8 hp
Loader lift capacity
At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf
3-point lift capacity
3,130 lb
Hydraulic flow
11.2 gpm
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