John Deere 4850

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4850 is a powerful row crop tractor made from 1983 to 1988. It has a strong diesel engine with six cylinders and 207.9 hp, which is above average for tractors. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a turbocharger to make it even stronger. This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 18,717 lb, which helps it work well in tough conditions.

The 4850 has many features that make it easy to use. It has power steering and a transmission with 15 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. This lets the driver choose the right speed for different jobs. The tractor has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 9,600 lb, which is very high for its class. It also has a PTO (power take-off) that spins at 1000 rpm to run other farm tools. Farmers can choose between a Sound-Gard cab or an open design with a roll bar for safety. With its size and power, the John Deere 4850 is great for big farms and heavy work.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 208 hp (155.0 kW)

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 18717 lb (8490 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 4850 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 4850 is Above Average. It is greater than 78% 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 4850 is Above Average. It is greater than 81% 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 4850 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 4850 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
Intercooled turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
466 ci (7.6 L)
Bore
4.56 in (115.8 mm)
Stroke
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
208 hp (155.0 kW)

Transmission

Type
Full power shift
Forward Gears
15
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc