Compare/John Deere 4049M vs John Deere 5205

John Deere 4049M vs John Deere 5205

Verdict: John Deere 4049M vs John Deere 5205

The John Deere 4049M and the John Deere 5205 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 49 hp. John Deere 4049M is the lighter machine (1,710 kg vs 3,850 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4049M is the newer design (2014 vs 2000). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

49 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

4049M

base modelReference

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4049R

deluxe modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

36.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

diesel particulate filter (DPF)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

36.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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39.5 kWReference

Power

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41.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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17.4:1Reference

Idle RPM

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825-2500Reference

Operating RPM

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1400-2300Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Coolant capacity

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9.5 LReference

Oil capacity

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32.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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38.8 kWReference

Transmission

eHydroReference

SyncReverserReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

193.1 barReference

Pump flow

38.6 lpmReference

41.3 lpmReference

Total flow

60.2 lpmReference

65.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

21.6 lpmReference

24.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1419 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1134 kgReference

1356 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

540@2300Reference

PTO (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.2 LReference

Capacity

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32.2 LReference

Valves

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4Reference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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37.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

185 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

1710 kgReference

3850 to 4520 poundsReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

8.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x10.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

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Length

331 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

254 cmReference

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Height (cab)

247 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

35 cmReference

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Front tread

136 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

2WD Length

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276 cmReference

4WD Length

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326 cmReference

Width

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175 cmReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1746 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1939 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2050 kgReference

Steering wheel

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155 cmReference

John Deere 4049M attachments

4049M Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

75Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

770Reference

950 (late)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

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28HReference

Attachment overview

John Deere 485A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 485A BackhoeReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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84.8 LReference

John Deere 5205 attachments

5205 Serial Number Location

5205 Serial Numbers

2000

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120001Reference

2001

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220001Reference

2002

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320001Reference

2003

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420001Reference

2004

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520001Reference

2005

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620001Reference

2006

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720001Reference

2007

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820001Reference

John Deere 5205 Height

Hood

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130 cmReference

ROPS

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229 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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189 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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11.7 l/hourReference

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.