Compare/John Deere 3050B vs John Deere 4005

John Deere 3050B vs John Deere 4005

Verdict: John Deere 3050B vs John Deere 4005

The John Deere 3050B and the John Deere 4005 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. John Deere 3050B is the lighter machine (1,999 kg vs 2,954 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3050B holds more fuel (65.9 L vs 32.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 3050B is the newer design (2018 vs 2008). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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John Deere

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Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 11.2-28 rear tires.Reference

Three speeds, plus reverse on gear shift lever with A, B, and C ranges. Synchronized shifting between the forward speeds using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift to reverse or shift ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

65.9 LReference

32.2 LReference

Engine

37.3 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.2 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 105 mmReference

88 x 90 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power

37.3 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

19:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2700Reference

Idle RPM

750-2484Reference

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Torque

183.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

29.0 LReference

26.1 LReference

Oil change

1000 hReference

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Coolant capacity

9.3 LReference

5.8 LReference

Coolant change

2000 hReference

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Engine (gross)

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31.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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31.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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air heaterReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.46x3.54 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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19:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Transmission

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Collar ShiftReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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Collar Shift 9F and 3RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.5 kWReference

26.1 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

160.0 barReference

156.0 barReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

32.2 lpmReference

Total flow

26.5 lpmReference

49.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

6.1 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1080 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

928 kgReference

916 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

continuousReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/720 (35mm 6-spline)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

720@2020Reference

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Hydraulic system

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26.1 LReference

Capacity

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26.1 LReference

Valves

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2Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

196 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

1999 kgReference

2954 to 3175 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.5-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 11.2-28Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 11-28Reference

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Length

357 cmReference

314 cmReference

Width

177 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

242 cmReference

215 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

210 cmReference

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Max weight

3499 kgReference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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Front tread

130 cmReference

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Rear tread

130 cmReference

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Ag front

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8-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-24Reference

Height (hood)

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129 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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122 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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137 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

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117 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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116 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1339 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1440 kgReference

3050B Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4005, below the PTO shaft.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

90Reference

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Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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770Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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770 ccaReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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32.2 LReference

Max capacity

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2374 kgReference

Crankcase oil volume

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5.6 qtsReference

John Deere 4005 attachments

4005 Serial Numbers

2008

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000100Reference

2009

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210001Reference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Power

Max Power

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41.9 hpReference

Rated Power

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37.9 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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35 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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13 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,262 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.5 gpm (8.5 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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215.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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315 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,440.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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117.3 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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6.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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137.2 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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OptionalReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.