John Deere

John Deere 4850

The John Deere 4850 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1983 to 1988 as part of the 50 Series. It features a powerful 7.6L 6-cylinder intercooled turbocharged diesel engine delivering 207.9 hp, with a 15-speed full power shift transmission. Available in two- or four-wheel drive, it includes hydraulic wet disc brakes, power steering, and a Sound-Gard cab. The tractor has a fuel capacity of 102 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity varying by drive type. It supports a category III rear hitch with a lift capacity of 9,599 lbs and an independent 1000 RPM rear PTO. Dimensions vary between 2WD and 4WD models, with a wheelbase around 118 inches and operating weight up to 18,720 lbs. The 4850 supports front-end loader attachments with significant lift and breakout forces, making it versatile for various farm tasks.

Power207 hp

Founded1983 - 1988

Model4850

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4850

Power

Engine	207.9 hp (155.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	192.99 hp (143.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	190 hp (141.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	164.73 hp (122.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	162 hp (120.8 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	18.4-38, 18.4R38, 20.8R38, 18.4-42, 18.4R42
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8-38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 20.8-38

Engine

Power	207.9 hp (155.0 kW)
Detail	intercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Rated RPM	2200
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.56x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm)
Compression	15:1
Displacement	466 ci (7.6 L)
Engine model	John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity	21 qts (19.9 L)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	32 qts (30.3 L)

Capacity

Fuel	102 gal (386.1 L)
Hydraulic system	18.6 gal (2WD) (70.4 L), 21.6 gal (4WD) (81.8 L)

Dimensions

Width	118 inches (standard axle) (299 cm), 85 inches (optional axle) (215 cm), 108 inches (optional axle) (274 cm)
Height	117.8 inches (299 cm)
Length	179.7 inches (2WD) (456 cm), 184.8 inches (4WD) (469 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	118.5 inches (300 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	117.1 inches (297 cm)
Shipping weight	17,457 lbs (7918 kg)
Ground clearance	14.92 inches (37 cm)
Operating weight	18,720 lbs (2WD) (8491 kg)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.94 by 96 inches (100 by 2438 mm), 3.94 by 108 inches (100 by 2743 mm), 3.94 by 118 inches (100 by 2997 mm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6, 12 Optional
Charging amps	90
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	closed center
Valves	2 or 3
Capacity	18.6 gal (2WD) (70.4 L), 21.6 gal (4WD) (81.8 L)
Pressure	2277 psi (157.0 bar)
Pump flow	29.5 gpm (111.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab	Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS.
Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Hydraulic 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
Original price	$70,800 (1983 2WD), $81,605 (1983 4WD)
Years produced	1983 - 1988

Attachments

Weight	2795 lbs (1267 kg)
Dump angle	44°
Bucket width	85 inches (215 cm), 97 inches (246 cm)
Boom cylinder	3.5 inches (8 cm)
Lift capacity	3718 lbs lift (full at pin) (1686 kg)
Breakout force	5126 lbs breakout (2325 kg)
Reach (dumped)	26 inches (66 cm)
Rollback angle	41°
Bucket cylinder	3.125 inches (7 cm)
Height (at pin)	178 inches (452 cm)
front-end loader	280 Loader
Clearance (level)	173 inches (439 cm)
Clearance (dumped)	152 inches (386 cm)

Transmission

Note	Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.
Type	full power shift
Gears	15 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	Perma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity	74.4 qts (2WD) (70.4 L), 86.4 qts (4WD) (81.8 L)
Transmission	John Deere Power Shift

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