John Deere 4500, 4600, 4700 2000 Parts Catalog – OEM Parts Data

Description

I’ve had enough of guys ordering parts from aftermarket catalogs and then wondering why the water pump doesn’t line up, or the gasket is the wrong thickness. That’s lost time and money. For the John Deere 4500, 4600, 4700 2000 Parts Catalog, you get the actual factory grid system. 451 pages of indexed part numbers pulled straight from Deere’s own records. If you need a part for a 4500 with a specific serial number range, this is where you find it. Not some third-party reprint that dropped half the illustrations.

01A Engine Grid – Block, Head, and Cylinder Parts

The manual uses a grid code system. Section 01 is the main tractor group, A is the engine. Under 01A you’ll find grids like 01A02 (cylinder block) through 01A24. Block assemblies, pistons, liners – everything is keyed to those codes. Page 1 of the primary index maps the entire structure. When I need a head gasket for a 4600, I go straight to that grid. No flipping through vague categories.

What the Translated Remarks Section Tells You

Flip to page 4 and you’ll see a table of translated abbreviations in five languages. “SUB FOR” means replaced by, “NLA” is no longer available, “NSEP” means not supplied separately. Aftermarket catalogs often skip these notes and leave you thinking a superseded part is still current. That’s how you end up with the wrong oil filter. The factory manual flags those changes right in the grid.

2 Reasons Factory Parts Catalogs Beat Third-Party Reprints

First, the grid drawings match the actual tractor layout. The aftermarket books I’ve seen sometimes combine models into one generic diagram – you can’t trust the part shape. Second, the serial number breaks are explicit. This catalog includes the PC2693 revision date from March 2000. Reprint houses often use an older scan and you miss the late-model updates. If you’re working on a 4700 built after a certain serial number, you need those updates.

02B Transmission Grid: Clutches, Gears, and Shafts

Transmission work has no room for guesswork. Section 02B covers the transmission and clutch components. Grids like 02B01 through 02B25 list every bearing, shaft, and gear with the correct part number. I’ve seen a guy order a clutch disc for a 4500 from a salvage yard because his aftermarket catalog didn’t list the correct spline count. With this manual, you get the exact OEM number. You can cross it with the parts bin and not waste a Saturday.

Use the Grid Index Like a Pro

The primary index on pages 1-2 gives you the starting grid for each major system. Engine? 01A. Electrical? 01D – you’ll find grids 01D01 through 01D24 for starters, alternators, wiring. Hydraulics are under 01F. The index is bilingual – English, French, German, Spanish. Once you find the grid, the part illustration shows the item number, the description, and the quantity. No flipping back and forth.

3 Key Abbreviations You Need to Know

Page 4 again – “AR” means as required, “MFWD” stands for mechanical front wheel drive, and “OS” is oversize. If you’re rebuilding a 4600 engine that’s already been bored, the OS pistons will be listed in the same grid with a different grid code. Beginners miss that and order standard bore. Then they’re waiting another week for parts.

For other Deere models, check these factory catalogs: John Deere 2130 Parts Catalog – Factory Specs for Correct Part Identification, John Deere 9100-9400 Series Tractors Parts Index, and John Deere 4630 Tractor Parts Catalog 1996. If you want to understand more about how diesel engines work, read this Wikipedia article on diesel engines

Does this parts catalog include torque specifications?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. Buy the service manual for torque specs.

What do the grid codes like 01A02 mean?

The grid system is the backbone of this manual. Each alphanumeric code corresponds to a specific part group on the machine. For example, the prefix ’01’ indicates the main tractor group, ‘A’ designates the engine section, and ’02’ is a sub-group within that section, typically for the cylinder block assembly. The primary index on page 1 maps these codes to the part illustrations. When ordering parts, you need to quote the full grid code from the manual to ensure you get the exact component. For instance, a part listed under 01A02 will be different from 01A03 even if they look similar in the aftermarket catalog. This level of precision is why OEM manuals matter.

Can I use this manual for the 4600 and 4700 as well?

Yes, this catalog covers all three models: 4500, 4600, and 4700. The index clearly distinguishes which parts are common and which are model-specific. Look for the model notation next to the grid code.

Is the manual available in languages other than English?

Yes, it includes translations in French, German, Spanish, and Swedish.

If you’re tired of ordering parts that don’t fit, get the source that the John Deere dealers use. Access the Factory Manual now.