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JohnDeere4052MHeavyDuty

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BobcatCT4050

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John Deere 4052M Heavy DutyBobcat CT4050

Engine HPhp

▲51.5 hp

50.3 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40.9 hp

39.3 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲2,396 lb

1,764 lb

1,795 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 lb

▲2,716 lb

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Spec	John Deere4052M Heavy Duty	BobcatCT4050


PTO Power	40.9 hp	39.3 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	alternator
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry type, replaceable
Engine Type	Diesel	diesel
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)
Displacement	127.6 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid	water cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Daedong
Engine Power (Gross)	51.5 hp @ 600 rpm	50.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3FT-THL4-U

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Single gear	36.40
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	4.94 gpm 18.7 lpm
Implement Flow	11.2 gpm	9.62 gpm 36.4 lpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	16.5 gpm [HST] / 16.5 gpm [SST]
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	36.40
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	16.5 gpm [HST] / 16.5 gpm [SST]
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2nd Pair Opt [HST] / 2 Pairs Opt [SST]
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	1 Pair Std (2nd Pair Opt) [HST] / Opt 2 Pairs [SST]

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Hydraulic Position Control System
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2716 lb.
Mid-PTO Availability	Available	Optional: 2119 rpm [HST] / - [SST]
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2 (telescopic)	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2,716 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44x18.0-20 R3
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	29x12.5-15NHS R3
Tire Size & Options	R4 Industrial	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9-24 (8PR) or 5.2 gal-24 (10PR)	4.6 gal-24 R4
R4 Industrial - Front	31.5X13.00-16.5 (10PR)	10-16.5 (124 A2)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	8-16

Coolant Capacity	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)	0.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 15.0 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal (if equipped)	11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	1.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	11.4 gal

Loader Lift Height	112.1 in	104.6 in.
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	4136 lb.
Quick Attach Loader System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb	1795 lb.
Loader Model	—	FL9

Clutch	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in	Standard
No. of Speeds	eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range; PowrReverser: 12F/12R	8F X 8R [SST]
Transmission Type	Standard: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic; Optional: 12/12 PowrReverser (PRT)	3-Range HST [HST] / 8F X 8R Synchro [SST]
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	18.5 mph (29.7 km/hr.) [HST] / 17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr.) [SST]
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.) [HST] / 17.1 mph (27.5 km/hr.) [SST]
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Std

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet Multi-disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard; engagement On-the-Go	Hydraulic multi disc Clutch
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	750.00 KG
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3307 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Std

Wheelbase	73.0 in	71.2 in.
Overall Width	71.3 in	Ag Tires: 67.0 in. / Industrial Tires: 69.8 in. / Turf Tires: 72.2 in.
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 15.2 in; Drawbar support: 14.5 in	15.3 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	91.1 in	97.4 in.
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	65.9 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	17.1 ft (5.2 m)	103.5 in.
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	134.7 in	125.5 in.

Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection

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