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John Deere 4050

John Deere 4050 tractor
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The John Deere 4050 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1983 to 1988 as part of the 50 Series. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. The tractor features a 130 hp John Deere 7.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine or an optional 5.9L turbocharged diesel engine introduced in 1986. Transmission options include a 16-speed partial power shift Quad-Range and a 15-speed full power shift. It offers two- or four-wheel drive with hydraulic rear differential lock and power steering. The tractor has a Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning standard and an optional Roll-Gard ROPS. Fuel capacity is 46 gallons, and hydraulic system capacity varies by transmission type. The 4050 supports a rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm and has a rear hitch with draft sensing. Dimensions vary slightly between 2WD and 4WD models, with standard agricultural tires and optional configurations. Electrical system includes a 72 amp alternator and 6-volt batteries with optional 12-volt. The 4050 was priced originally from $38,931 to $58,690 depending on configuration. It is compatible with front-end loaders and other attachments.
John Deere 4050tractor specs4050 engine4050 transmission4050 dimensionsrow-crop tractorJohn Deere tractors50 Series
Power130 hp
Founded1983 - 1988
Model4050

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4050

Power

Engine:130 hp (96.9 kW)
PTO (tested):105.89 hp (79.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):100 hp (74.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested):94.99 hp (70.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):87 hp (64.9 kW)

Engine

Options:John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel, John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Details 5.9L:John Deere turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 359 ci (5.9 L), Bore/Stroke 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm), Compression 17.8:1, Rated RPM 2200, Used in European-market 4050 tractors and North American models after start of 1986 model year
Details 7.6L:John Deere diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 466 ci (7.6 L), Bore/Stroke 4.56x4.75 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)

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)

Variants

4050 Hi-Crop:high clearance

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery volts:6, 12 optional
Charging amps:72, 90 with Sound-Gard cab
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Valves:2 to 3
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)
Pump flow:26.5 gpm (100.3 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:Sound-Gard cab standard with air-conditioning, Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydrostatic wet disc brakes
Final drives:inboard planetary
Power steering:yes
Differential lock:hydraulic rear

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:50 Series
Built in:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Years made:1983 - 1988
Original price:$38,931 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD), $58,690 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD)

References

Books:Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere; Tractors 100 to 190 HP published in 1984, by John Deere; Tractors 105 to 190 HP published in 1984, by John Deere; Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1984 and 1986, by John Deere; Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere; Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere

Attachments

Options:front-end loader

Transmission

Options:16-speed partial power shift, 15-speed full power shift
Quad-Range:partial power shift, 16 forward and 6 reverse gears, Perma-Clutch wet disc clutch, 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, Synchronized shift (using clutch) between 2 and 3 in range
Power Shift:full power shift, 15 forward and 4 reverse gears, Perma-Clutch wet disc clutch, Oil capacity 42 qts (39.7 L) 2WD, 54 qts (51.1 L) 4WD, Optional transmission, Full clutchless power shift between gears forward and reverse

Tractor hitch

Control:lower-link draft sensing
Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift:6,294 lbs (2854 kg), 7,418 lbs Optional (3364 kg)

Serial Numbers

1983:001000
1984:003501
1985:005001
1986:006501
1987:007001
1988:007501
Location:Serial number on the rear of the transmission case

Dimensions & Tires

Width:96 inches (243 cm), 113 inches optional long axle (287 cm)
Height:114.5 inches (290 cm)
Length:154.1 inches (2WD) (391 cm), 164.1 inches (4WD) (416 cm)
Tires 2WD:Front: 10.00-16, Rear: 18.4-38
Tires 4WD:Front: 14.9-26, Rear: 18.4-38
Wheelbase:106.7 inches (2WD) (271 cm), 105.3 inches (4WD) (267 cm)
Shipping weight:11098 lbs (5034 kg)
Ground clearance:15.75 inches (40 cm)
Operating weight:12720 lbs (2WD Power Shift) (5769 kg)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle:3.375 by 96 inches (85 by 2438 mm), 3.375 by 113 inches (85 by 2870 mm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:540@2200, 1000@2200
Rear PTO Type:540/1000 (1.375)