Farm tractors John Deere

John Deere 4050

1983 – 1988

John Deere 4050
John Deere 4050

Specifications

Model information
Production years1983 - 1988
Series50 Series
Equipment typeRow-Crop tractor
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Equipment typeRow-Crop tractor
Built inBuilt in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price
$38,931 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD )
$58,690 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )
Variants
4050 Hi-Crophigh clearance
John Deere 4050 Engines
Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Details Engine details ...
John Deere 4050 Transmissions
Transmission
16-speed partial power shift
15-speed full power shift
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John Deere 4050 Power
Engine130 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
DetailsPerformance test details ...
Mechanical
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockhydraulic rear
SteeringPower steering
BrakesHydrostatic wet disc brakes
Cab / ROPSSound-Gard cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel46 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
Typeclosed 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
Pressure2277 psi
157.0 bar
Valves2 to 3
Pump flow26.5 gpm
100.3 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Controllower-link draft sensing
Rear lift
6,294 lbs
2854 kg
7,418 lbs (optional)
3364 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2200
1000@2200
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
106.7 inches (2WD)
271 cm
105.3 inches (4WD)
267 cm
Weight11098 to 12720 pounds
Front tire10.00-16
2WD Rear tire18.4-38
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John Deere 4050 attachments
Attachmentfront-end loader
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4050 Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number on the rear of the transmission case
4050 Serial Numbers
1983001000
1984003501
1985005001
1986006501
1987007001
1988007501
Details
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps
72
90 (with Sound-Gard cab)
Batteries2
Battery volts
6
12 (optional)
References
Publication
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

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