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John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100ML
Verdict: John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 5100ML
The John Deere 4050 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 5100ML are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. John Deere 5100ML is the lighter machine (3,606 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 5100ML 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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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
3 to 5Reference
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
151.4 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
230 cmReference
Weight
5762 kgReference
3606 kgReference
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
213 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
35 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
88 cmReference
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Rear axle
85 mmReference
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Height (ROPS)
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226 cmReference
Shipping weight
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3606 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
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
5100ML Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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.