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John Deere 4050 vs John Deere 6400 SE

Verdict: John Deere 4050 vs John Deere 6400 SE

The John Deere 4050 and the John Deere 6400 SE are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4050 leads on rated power with 101 hp against 100 hp. John Deere 6400 SE is the lighter machine (4,100 kg vs 11,098 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6400 SE is the newer design (1996 vs 1983). In short: choose the John Deere 4050 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6400 SE if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 4050 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6400 SE Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
101 hp
100 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$58,690 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD )Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
4050 Hi-Crop
high clearanceReference
Engine
Engine
96.9 kWReference
74.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
64.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
70.8 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
96.9 kWReference
74.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
51.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
78.8 kWReference
Max power
65.8 kWReference
Fuel tank
160.1 LReference
Torque
350.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1540Reference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
John Deere Power ReverserReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
74.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
79.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
60.6 LReference
Pressure
157.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
2 to 3Reference
Pump flow
100.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
3364 kgReference
5148 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
Perma-Clutch wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
Total flow
54.0 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
174.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
267 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
11098 to 12720 poundsReference
4100 kgReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
13.6R24Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Length
416 cmReference
420 cmReference
Width
287 cmReference
Height
290 cmReference
Shipping weight
5034 kgReference
Operating weight
5769 kgReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
85 by 2870 mmReference
Rear tire
16.9R38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 16.9R38Reference
Height (cab)
268 cmReference
John Deere 4050 attachments
4050 Serial Number Location
4050 Serial Numbers
1983
001000Reference
1984
003501Reference
1985
005001Reference
1986
006501Reference
1987
007001Reference
1988
007501Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90 (with Sound-Gard cab)Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
22.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
5161 kgReference
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.

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