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

John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100GV

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

The John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 5100GV are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (5,762 kg vs 5,776 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5100GV is the newer design (2009 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

100 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

AgritaliaReference

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

With 14.9R28 rear tires.Reference

Total built

20 (estimate)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Variants

4050

row-crop chassisReference

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5100GF

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orchardReference

5100GV

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vineyardReference

Engine

96.9 kWReference

74.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

64.9 kWReference

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Displacement

7.6 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

96.9 kWReference

74.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

17.0:1Reference

19.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Firing order

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

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

39.7 LReference

8.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.9 LReference

13.0 LReference

Fuel tank

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152.2 LReference

Emissions

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Stage IIIAReference

Torque

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375.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter power

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2.8 kWReference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil change

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500 hReference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

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Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

Perma-Clutch wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

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Capacity

60.6 LReference

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Pressure

157.0 barReference

186.2 barReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

100.3 lpmReference

59.0 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000/groundReference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

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Total flow

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104.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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24.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear lift

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2651 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

174.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

5762 kgReference

5776 to 6460 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

388 cmReference

Width

242 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

263 cmReference

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Height (cab)

323 cmReference

241 cmReference

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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Height (ROPS)

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261 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2930 kgReference

Front tread

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106 to 119 cmReference

Rear tread

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96 to 134 cmReference

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

95 (cab)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12 (optional)Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

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.