John Deere 3050
The John Deere 3050 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 90.7 hp / 67.6 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 9149 to 10714 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 90.7 hp / 67.6 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
32 gal
121.1 L
Transmission
Hi-Lo
Operating Weight
9149 to 10714 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1986 - 1993
3050 SeriesUtility tractor
3050 Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 3050 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 3050 Transmission | |
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16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 3050 Power | |
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Engine | 90.7 hp
67.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 84.3 hp
62.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
SG2 Cab standard with optional air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 32 gal
121.1 L |
45.7 gal*With optional 52L tank.
173.0 L | |
Hydraulic system | 12.94 gal (2WD)
49.0 L |
13.74 gal (4WD)
52.0 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center constant pressure |
Capacity | 12.94 gal (2WD)
49.0 L |
13.74 gal (4WD)
52.0 L | |
Pressure | 2698 psi
186.0 bar |
Total flow | 11.62 gpm
44.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/IIIN |
Control | position and draft control |
2WD Rear lift (at ends) | 8988 lbs
4076 kg |
4WD Rear lift (at ends) | 10800 lbs
4898 kg |
Front Hitch | II |
Front lift | 3594 lbs
1630 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2070 |
1000@2172 | |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2172 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 101.8 inches
258 cm |
Weight | 9149 to 10714 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00x16 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 88 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6359 DL008 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 359 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.193x4.331 inches
107 x 110 mm |
Power | 90.7 hp
67.6 kW |
Compression | 17.4:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 250.8 lb-ft
340.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 12.15 qts
11.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 20.08 qts
19.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Hi-Lo
Transmission | Hi-Lo |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic cerametallic disc |
With 16.9-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 3050 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00x16 (2WD) |
13.6x28 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4x38 |
Ag front | 14.9x26 |
Ag rear | 521/70x38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 101.8 inches
258 cm |
Length | 184.1 inches
467 cm |
Width | 85.4 inches
216 cm |
Height | 113.4 inches
288 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 20 inches
50 cm |
2WD Ground clearance | 27 inches
68 cm |
2WD Front tread | 56.9 to 82.4 inches
144 to 209 cm |
4WD Front tread | 59.8 to 79.1 inches
151 to 200 cm |
Rear tread | 59.1 to 78.7 inches
150 to 199 cm |
John Deere 3050 Weight | |
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2WD | 9149 lbs
4149 kg |
4WD | 10714 lbs
4859 kg |
4WD Max capacity | 16534 lbs
7499 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 3050.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 3050 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3050.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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