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John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100MH
Verdict: John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100MH
The John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 5100MH 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 8,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5100MH is the newer design (2012 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
100 hp
100 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Optional transmission. Full (clutchless) power shift can be made between gears, forward and reverse.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear shifts and ranges C/D shifts are synchronized. Power shuttle shifting.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
Variants
4050
row-crop chassisReference
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Engine
Engine
96.9 kWReference
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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
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
17.0:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
39.7 LReference
12.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
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74.6 kWReference
Emission control
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Interim Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
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74.6 kWReference
Idle RPM
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900-2300Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
PowrReverserReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
Perma-Clutch wet discReference
electro-hydraulicReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
74.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
53.0 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
open centerReference
Capacity
60.6 LReference
53.0 LReference
Pressure
157.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
2 to 3Reference
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Pump flow
100.3 lpmReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540EReference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
540E@1645Reference
SCV flow
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69.6 lpmReference
Total flow
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93.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
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23.8 lpmReference
Steering press.
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134.5 barReference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Capacities
Fuel
174.1 LReference
140.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
230 cmReference
Weight
5762 kgReference
8300 to 9300 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
230/95R40Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
230/95R40Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
230/95R40Reference
Ag rear
9.50-20Reference
230/95R40Reference
Length
403 cmReference
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Width
242 cmReference
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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
59 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
88 cmReference
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Rear axle
85 mmReference
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ROPS Shipping weight
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3764 kgReference
Cab Shipping weight
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4218 kgReference
Steering wheel
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195 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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90 (with Sound-Gard cab)Reference
120Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12 (optional)Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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950Reference
5100MH Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
John Deere 5100MH Height
Hood
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190 cmReference
ROPS
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279 cmReference
Cab
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281 cmReference
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.