John Deere 4050: all source data

All 107 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price$38,931 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD )
Original price$58,690 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )
Engine
(no label)John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
(no label)15-speed full power shift
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
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockhydraulic rear
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Hydrostatic wet disc brakes
(no label)Sound-Gard cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel46 gal | 174.1 L
Hydraulic system10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) | 39.7 L
Hydraulic system13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) | 51.1 L
Hydraulic system16.0 gal (Quad-Range) | 60.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) | 39.7 L
Capacity13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) | 51.1 L
Capacity16.0 gal (Quad-Range) | 60.6 L
Pressure2277 psi | 157.0 bar
Valves2 to 3
Pump flow26.5 gpm | 100.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Controllower-link draft sensing
Rear lift6,294 lbs | 2854 kg
Rear lift7,418 lbs | 3364 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@2200
Engine RPM1000@2200
Dimensions
Wheelbase106.7 inches (2WD) | 271 cm
Wheelbase105.3 inches (4WD) | 267 cm
Weight11098 to 12720 pounds
Front tire10.00-16
2WD Rear tire (2WD)18.4-38
Serial location
(no label)Serial number on the rear of the transmission case
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps72
Charging amps90 (with Sound-Gard cab)
Batteries2
Battery volts6
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine options
(no label)John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement466 ci | 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.56x4.75 inches | 116 x 121 mm
Power130 hp | 96.9 kW
Air cleanerdry
Compression17.0:1
Rated RPM2200
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Oil capacity18 qts | 17.0 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)21 qts | 19.9 L
(no label)John Deere
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)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.
Displacement359 ci | 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke4.19x4.33 inches | 106 x 110 mm
Compression17.8:1
Rated RPM2200

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
(no label)15-speed full power shift
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
ClutchPerma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity64 qts | 60.6 L
(no label)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.
TransmissionJohn Deere Power Shift
Typefull power shift
Gears15 forward and 4 reverse
ClutchPerma-Clutch wet disc
Oil capacity42 qts (2WD) | 39.7 L
Oil capacity54 qts (4WD) | 51.1 L
(no label)Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag) (2WD)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38
4WD Standard tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase106.7 inches (2WD) | 271 cm
Wheelbase105.3 inches (4WD) | 267 cm
Length154.1 inches (2WD) | 391 cm
Length164.1 inches (4WD) | 416 cm
Width96 inches | 243 cm
Width113 inches (optional long axle) | 287 cm
Height114.5 inches | 290 cm
Shipping weight11098 lbs | 5034 kg
Operating weight12720 lbs (2WD Power Shift) | 5769 kg
Ground clearance15.75 inches | 40 cm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.375 by 96 inches | 85 by 2438 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.375 by 113 inches | 85 by 2870 mm