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G-MAN
07-03-2002 16:21:55
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Re: 1466 vs. 4630 in reply to john hopkins, 07-03-2002 15:29:14
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Well, providing this is a serious post and not the opening shot of a color war (people will take you more seriously if you post an email address), you're probably going to be better off with the 1466 for cheaper horsepower. The "big" 4630 you refer to has the same cubic inches as a 4430, with the addition of an intercooler. The 4630 is only rated about 25 hp more than the 4430. The 404 engine in these tractors is wound pretty tight in a 4630, and has basically no torque-curve. Once you get below rated rpm, power drops off in a hurry. The 1466 has a 436 cubic engine, I believe, so you're giving up 32 cubes with the 4630. If you're serious about building a Deere, think about an open station 40/50/55 series Deere (4440, 4450, 4255, etc). They aren't much heavier than the 4430 and are equipped with a 466 engine that has much more potential than the 404. You could install a 466 in a 4630, but after all the time and bother, you could have a 40/50/55 series. I've seen stock 4440s pull 240 hp on the dyno. I'm not saying they would live long at that level in a field situation, but it gives you some idea of the potential. I'm also pretty sure that the quad-range trans is going to be able to handle anything you want to throw at it, providing it's in good shape and there is a reasonable amount of common sense behind the wheel. Binders are pretty easy to build horsepower with, but a good hand with Deeres can make a good running tractor, also. You could also get one of the tractors I mentioned pretty light if you remove the right parts and want to get serious. You could even install a narrow front on one if you wanted. One of our customers has a sweet 4255 and an equally nice 4055 open-station that I drool over every time I see them. They both have the 6076 engine (466) and all I can see is installing a 4955 pump, nozzles, turbo and intercooler and going pulling at about 11,000 pounds. Maybe some day..... ..
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