Compare/John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100GN

John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100GN

Verdict: John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100GN

The John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 5100GN are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. John Deere 5100GN is the lighter machine (5,566 kg vs 5,762 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5100GN is the newer design (2016 vs 1983). 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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Rated power

100 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with synchronized shuttle.Reference

Total built

20 (estimate)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electrohydraulicReference

Variants

4050

row-crop chassisReference

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Engine

96.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

64.9 kWReference

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Displacement

7.6 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

99 x 110 mmReference

Power

96.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

17.0:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

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Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

39.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

19.9 LReference

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Fuel tank

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101.4 LReference

Engine (gross)

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74.6 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Rated Power (gross)

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74.6 kWReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4Reference

Emissions compliance

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Final Tier 4Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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2,300 rpmReference

Aspiration

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TurbochargedReference

Interval for engine oil change

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500Reference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

SyncReverserReference

Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

Perma-Clutch wet discReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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24Fx12RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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Three point inboard planetary drivesReference

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

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750Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

open centerReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

207 cu. in.Reference

Pressure

157.0 barReference

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

100.3 lpmReference

29.9 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540EReference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

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Rear valves

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0 to 4Reference

Mid valves

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0 to 4Reference

Total flow

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126.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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29.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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center link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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3099 kgReference

Rear Arms

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adjustable ball endsReference

Capacities

Fuel

174.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

2,098 mmReference

Weight

5762 kgReference

5566 to 6558 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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Ag front

7.50-20Reference

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Ag rear

9.50-20Reference

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Length

403 cmReference

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Width

242 cmReference

125 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

263 cmReference

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Height (cab)

323 cmReference

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Operating weight

5762 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

104 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

88 cmReference

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Rear axle

85 mmReference

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Flange rear axle

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972 mmReference

2WD ROPS

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2524 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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2659 kgReference

2WD Cab

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2844 kgReference

4WD Cab

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2974 kgReference

4050 Hi-Crop Serial Number Location

4050 Hi-Crop Serial Numbers

1983

001000Reference

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1984

003501Reference

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1985

005001Reference

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Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90 (with Sound-Gard cab)Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12 (optional)Reference

12Reference

Alternator size

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120 ampReference

General

Make & Model

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FPTF34Reference

Creeper

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YesReference

SCV control

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MechanicalReference

Drawbar category

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ExtendableReference

Rear Axle Type

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Carraro DrivetechReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

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ElectrohydraulicReference

Front Axle Type

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Carraro DrivetechReference

Front Axle Differential Lock

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Self Locking DifferentialReference

Power

Max Power

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100 hpReference

Rated Power

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100 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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87 hpReference

Rear PTO Control

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ElectrohydraulicReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540/540E rpmReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

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1,938 rpmReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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126.4 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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4Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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4Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1/Category 2Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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