John Deere 4050

The John Deere 4050 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The rated power output is 130 hp 96.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 11098 to 12720 pounds.

Overview

	1983 - 1988 50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1983 - 1988
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
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 )

Variants
4050 Hi-Crop	high clearance

John Deere 4050 Power
Engine	130 hp 96.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	87 hp 64.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	100 hp 74.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)	94.99 hp 70.8 kW
PTO (tested)	105.89 hp 79.0 kW
Performance test details ...

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

Tractor 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 PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@2200
	1000@2200

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	106.7 inches (2WD) 271 cm
	105.3 inches (4WD) 267 cm
Weight	11098 to 12720 pounds
Front tire	10.00-16
2WD Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	72
	90 (with Sound-Gard cab)
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6
	12 OptOptional

References
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, by John Deere
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1986, by John Deere
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere
Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere

Engine

Engine options
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	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

Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The 5.9-liter (359) engine was used in European-market 4050 tractors and appreared on North American models just after the start of the 1986 model year, tractor serial number 006509.
Displacement	359 ci 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Compression	17.8:1
Rated RPM	2200

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
15-speed full power shift

Transmission — John Deere Quad-Range

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.
With 18.4-38 rear tires

Transmission — John Deere Power Shift

Transmission	John Deere Power Shift
Type	full power shift
Gears	15 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	Perma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity	42 qts (2WD) 39.7 L
	54 qts (4WD) 51.1 L
Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 4050 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38

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	11098 lbs 5034 kg
Operating weight	12720 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

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1457: 466 diesel Power Shift 2WD
NTTL 1474: 466 diesel Quad-Range 2WD
NTTL 1590: 359 diesel Quad-Rang 2WD
NTTL 1591: 359 diesel Power Shift 2WD

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
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
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
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.

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