Compare/John Deere 4030 vs John Deere 5080M

John Deere 4030 vs John Deere 5080M

Verdict: John Deere 4030 vs John Deere 5080M

The John Deere 4030 and the John Deere 5080M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. John Deere 5080M is the lighter machine (3,700 kg vs 7,340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5080M is the newer design (2009 vs 1973). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

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Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Optional creeper range adds additional speeds to the first five gears of the Syncro-Range transmission. An interlock prevents shifting into gears 6 through 8 while the creeper is engaged.Reference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle lever. Clutch must be used to shift directions. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Total built

222 (gasoline)Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

hydro-mechanical rearReference

electro-hydraulic rearReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

50.0 kWReference

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Displacement

5.0 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dry with secondary elementReference

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Pre-heating

coolant heaterReference

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Compression

7.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

800-2660Reference

875-2350Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2500Reference

1500-2200Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

20.8 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.559 mmReference

0.457 mmReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Power at rated engine speed

59.9 kWReference

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Max power

50.0 kWReference

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Engine (gross)

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59.7 kWReference

Engine (max)

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60.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Rated Power (gross)

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59.7 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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60.8 kWReference

Torque

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337.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Transmission

Syncro-Range CreeperReference

John Deere SyncReverserReference

Gears

13 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

59.7 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

59.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

49.2 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

49.2 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

93.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

1000@21080Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

58.0 kWReference

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Rear valves

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3Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Control

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lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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3670 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift (at ends)

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2957 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

132.5 LReference

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2WD Max capacity

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5443 kgReference

4WD Max capacity

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6001 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

7340 to 9180 poundsReference

3700 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

13.6R24Reference

Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

16.9R34Reference

Ag front

11.00-12Reference

13.6R24Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

16.9R34Reference

Length

392 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

214 cmReference

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Height (cab)

273 cmReference

259 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

69 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

35 cmReference

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Rack-and-pinion rear axle

79 by 2844 mmReference

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Front tread

121 to 172 cmReference

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Rear tread

172 to 304 cmReference

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Shipping

3329 kgReference

3700 kgReference

Operating

4164 kgReference

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Ballasted

4604 kgReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

John Deere 4030 attachments

4030 Serial Number Location

4030 Serial Numbers

1973

1000Reference

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1974

6700Reference

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1975

10153Reference

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1976

13022Reference

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1977

15417Reference

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Final

16689Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Diesel Batteries

2Reference

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Gasoline Batteries

1Reference

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Diesel Battery volts

6Reference

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Gasoline Battery volts

12Reference

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Diesel Battery Group

5DReference

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Gasoline Battery Group

30HReference

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Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

21.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3407 kgReference

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Speeds

John Deere 5080M attachments

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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.