John Deere 4050 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 4050 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1983 – 1988.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 4050 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 4050 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Original price | $38,931 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD ) |
| $58,690 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD ) | |
| Engine: | 94.99 hp 70.8 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 105.89 hp 79.0 kW |
John Deere 4050 Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 72 |
| 90 (with Sound-Gard cab) | |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| 12 OptOptional |
John Deere 4050 Mechanical
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
| Power steering | |
| Hydrostatic wet disc brakes | |
| Sound-Gard cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 46 gal 174.1 L |
| Hydraulic system | 10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) 39.7 L |
| 13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) 51.1 L | |
| 16.0 gal (Quad-Range) 60.6 L |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
| Capacity | 10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) 39.7 L |
| 13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) 51.1 L | |
| 16.0 gal (Quad-Range) 60.6 L | |
| Pressure | 2277 psi 157.0 bar |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
| Pump flow | 26.5 gpm 100.3 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Control | lower-link draft sensing |
| Rear lift | 6,294 lbs 2854 kg |
| 7,418 lbsOptOptional 3364 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
| Rear RPM | 540/1000 |
| Engine RPM | 540@2200 1000@2200 |
John Deere 4050 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 466 ci 7.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.56×4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm |
| Power | 130 hp 96.9 kW |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Compression | 17.0:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts 17.0 L |
| Coolant capacity | 21 qts 19.9 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Transmission | John Deere Quad-Range |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
| Clutch | Perma-Clutch wet disc |
| Oil capacity | 64 qts 60.6 L |
| Tractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range. | |
John Deere 4050 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 106.7 inches (2WD) 271 cm |
| 105.3 inches (4WD) 267 cm | |
| Length | 154.1 inches (2WD) 391 cm |
| 164.1 inches (4WD) 416 cm | |
| Width | 96 inches 243 cm |
| 113 inches (optional long axle) 287 cm | |
| Height | 114.5 inches 290 cm |
| Shipping weight | 11,098 lbs 5034 kg |
| Operating weight | 12,720 lbs (2WD Power Shift) 5769 kg |
| Ground clearance | 15.75 inches 40 cm |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.375 by 96 inches 85 by 2438 mm |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.375 by 113 inches 85 by 2870 mm |
John Deere 4050 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1457 | |
| 466 diesel Power Shift 2WD October 12 – November 11, 1982 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1457 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 100.95 hp 75.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 83.95 hp 62.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour |
| Gear 10 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 11,058 lbs 5015 kg |
| Gear 4 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1474 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1474 | |
| 466 diesel Quad-Range 2WD April 1 – 19, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1474 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 101.49 hp 75.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 90.38 hp 67.4 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour |
| Max pull | 10,331 lbs 4686 kg |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1590 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1590 | |
| 359 diesel Quad-Rang 2WD April 1 – 9, 1986 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1590 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 105.89 hp 79.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.1 gal/hour 23.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 94.99 hp 70.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour |
| Max pull | 11,381 lbs 5162 kg |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1591 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1591 | |
| 359 diesel Power Shift 2WD April 1 – 16, 1986 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1591 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 105.69 hp 78.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.1 gal/hour 23.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 88.28 hp 65.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour |
| Gear 10 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 11,378 lbs 5161 kg |
| Gear 4 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 4050 a good tractor?
The John Deere 4050 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 4050 take?
Check out the John Deere 4050 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year John Deere made the ?
The John Deere 4050 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1983 – 1988
How much horsepower is a John Deere 4050?
The engine tested at 94.99 hp
70.8 kW drawbar and 105.89 hp
79.0 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a John Deere 4050 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 4050 weight ranges from 11098 to 12720 pounds .
How much can a John Deere 4050 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 4050 tractors starts at 11,058 lbs
5015 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John John Deere 4050 Lift?
John Deere 4050 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 6,294 lbs
2854 kg.