John Deere 4050

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4050 is a powerful row crop tractor that was made from 1983 to 1988. It has a strong diesel engine with 6 cylinders and 130 horsepower. This engine is bigger than most other tractors, which helps it work hard in the fields. The tractor can go forward in 16 different speeds and backward in 6 speeds, giving farmers lots of options for different jobs.

This tractor is big and sturdy, weighing 12,720 pounds. It's about 13 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 9.5 feet tall. The John Deere 4050 has special features that make farming easier, like power steering and brakes that work well in wet conditions. It can use tools that attach to its back, and it has two speeds for powering these tools: 540 rpm and 1000 rpm. Farmers can choose between a cab with sound protection or an open seat with a roll bar for safety. The tractor also has a system that helps it sense how hard it's pulling, which is useful when working in fields.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 130 hp (96.9 kW)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Operating Weight: 12720 lb (5770 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 4050 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 4050 is Average. It is greater than 44% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 4050 is Average. It is greater than 53% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 4050 is Above Average. It is greater than 82% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 4050 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
6
Displacement
466 ci (7.6 L)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
130 hp (96.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
6