Compare/John Deere 4005 vs John Deere 5050D

John Deere 4005 vs John Deere 5050D

Verdict: John Deere 4005 vs John Deere 5050D

The John Deere 4005 and the John Deere 5050D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. John Deere 5050D is the lighter machine (1,829 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 5050D holds more fuel (60 L vs 32.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5050D is the newer design (2012 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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Fit & specs

John Deere

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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

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

With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

31.2 kWReference

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Engine

28.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

28.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

31.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

air heaterReference

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Compression

19:1Reference

18.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.8 LReference

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Oil capacity

26.1 LReference

35.0 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,300 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.46x3.54 inchesReference

4.19x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio

19:1Reference

18.5:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Idle RPM

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850-2500Reference

Operating RPM

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1400-2300Reference

Torque

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192.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter power

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2.5 kWReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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49.5 kgReference

Transmission

Collar ShiftReference

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Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

Collar ShiftReference

forward and reverse options

Collar Shift 9F and 3RReference

Collar Shift-8F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

2WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

26.1 LReference

34.8 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

collar shift gearReference

Capacity

26.1 LReference

34.8 LReference

Pressure

156.0 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

25.0 lpmReference

Total flow

49.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

17.0 lpmReference

25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

916 kgReference

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Rear PTO

continuousReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1399 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2200Reference

Capacities

Fuel

32.2 LReference

60.0 LReference

Max capacity

2374 kgReference

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Fuel tank

32.2 LReference

60 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

5.6 qtsReference

9 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

2954 to 3175 poundsReference

1829 kgReference

Front tire

6.5-16Reference

6.0x16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

14.9x28Reference

Ag front

8-16 (4WD)Reference

7.5x16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

13.6x28Reference

Length

314 cmReference

337 cmReference

Height (hood)

129 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

215 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

122 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

137 cmReference

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2WD Rear tread

117 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

116 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

1339 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

1440 kgReference

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Width

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180 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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221 cmReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

John Deere 4005 attachments

4005 Serial Numbers

2008

000100Reference

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2009

210001Reference

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Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery CCA

770Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

770 ccaReference

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Battery AH

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88Reference

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

IndiaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Open operator station. ROPS optional.Reference

Power

Max Power

41.9 hpReference

50 hpReference

Rated Power

37.9 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

35 hpReference

42 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,200 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Mechanical Wet DiscReference

Steering type

powerReference

PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

13 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Open CenterReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,262 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.5 gpm (8.5 gpm)Reference

6.6 gpm (6.6 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,399.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

215.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

315 cmReference

337.1 cmReference

Overall weight

1,440.2 kgReference

1,829.8 kgReference

Overall Height

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222 cmReference

Overall Width

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180.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-24Reference

14.9x28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

117.3 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

6.5-16Reference

6.0x16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

137.2 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

OptionalReference

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Speeds

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.