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John Deere 4850 vs John Deere 7225J

Verdict: John Deere 4850 vs John Deere 7225J

The John Deere 4850 and the John Deere 7225J are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4850 leads on rated power with 193 hp against 191 hp. John Deere 7225J is the lighter machine (8,101 kg vs 17,457 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7225J is the newer design (2010 vs 1983). In short: choose the John Deere 4850 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 7225J 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 4850 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 7225J Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
193 hp
191 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
20.8-38 rear tires.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle. Push-button power shifting between gears, synchronized range shifting using the clutch.Reference
Original price
$81,605 (1983 4WD )Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Trailer brakes
air brake optionalReference
Engine
Engine
155.0 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
120.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
122.8 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
155.0 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
15:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
81.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
30.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
143.9 kWReference
Max power
122.8 kWReference
Fuel tank
391.7 LReference
Fuel system
electronic injection common railReference
Torque
1023.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
John Deere AutoQuadReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
141.7 kWReference
142.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
143.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
81.8 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
81.8 LReference
Pressure
157.0 barReference
210.0 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
111.7 lpmReference
174.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
3/3NReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
electronic lower-link sensingReference
Rear lift
4354 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
Perma-Clutch wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
1000@1950Reference
SCV flow
169.9 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
10441 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6350 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
386.1 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
300 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
297 cmReference
Weight
17457 to 18720 poundsReference
8101 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
16.9-30Reference
2WD Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
Ag rear
18.4R42Reference
Length
469 cmReference
610 cmReference
Width
274 cmReference
Height
299 cmReference
Shipping weight
7918 kgReference
Operating weight
8491 kgReference
Ground clearance
37 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
100 by 2997 mmReference
Wheelbase
286 cmReference
Rear tire
20.8-42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 16.9-30. Rear: 20.8-42Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 480/70R28. Rear: 800/65R32Reference
Height (cab)
314 cmReference
Ballasted weight
12401 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
Rear axle
99 by 2806 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
158 to 321 cmReference
John Deere 4850 attachments
4850 Serial Number Location
4850 Serial Numbers
1983
1000Reference
1984
5001Reference
1985
8001Reference
1986
10001Reference
1987
11001Reference
1988
12001Reference
1989
14501Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
100Reference
Test results
Fuel use
41.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
8522 kgReference
Speeds

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