John Deere 5045E vs John Deere 5050E | Side-by-side comparison | ITC Resource Center
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Spec
John Deere5045E
John Deere5050E
Engine Manufacturer
John Deere
John Deere
Engine Model
John Deere PowerTech 3029
PowerTech 3029 (2.9L) EWR
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged, liquid-cooled
Diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders
3
3
Displacement
179 in³
179 in³
Rated Engine Speed
2100 rpm
2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)
50 hp
50 hp
PTO Power
37 hp
38 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints
Tier 4
Tier 4
Cooling System Type
Liquid-cooled
Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir
Air Cleaner
Dry Type Air Cleaner with Safety Element
Dry type with safety element
Fuel System
Not Published
Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail
Alternator
40 A
70 A
Pump Type
Not Published
Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Implement Flow
11.4 gpm
11.4 gpm
Steering Flow
6.8 gpm
6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow
18.2 gpm
18.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow
18.2 gpm
18.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type
Open Center
Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow
Not Published
11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV
No. of Standard Remote Valves
1
1
No. of Optional Remote Valves
2
Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.6 gal
19 gal
Coolant Capacity
10 qt
Not Published
Crankcase Capacity
9 qt
9.0 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity
10.3 gal
Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity
MFWD Dana axle: 1.18 gal differential housing, 0.21 gal each wheel hub; MFWD Carraro axle: 1.03 gal differential housing, 0.15 gal each side reduction gear
MFWD (Dana axle): 1.18 gal differential; 0.21 gal each wheel hub
PTO Type
Independent
Independent, mechanical engagement
PTO Rear
540 rpm
540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability
Not Published
Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch
Category II, convertible to I
Category II, convertible to I
Hitch Lift Capacity
Not Published
3,968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)
3,192 lb
3,192 lb
Lift Control Type
Position control with top link draft sensing
Position control, draft control, adjustable rate of drop
Transmission Type
SyncShuttle
SyncShuttle
No. of Speeds
9F/3R
9F/3R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)
Not Published
Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)
Not Published
Not Published
Clutch
Dry
Dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options
Mechanical, pedal controlled
Mechanical, rear
Frame Type
Not Published
Not Published
Steering
Hydrostatic power steering
Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes
Hydraulically Actuated Wet Disk Brakes, Self-Equalizing and Self-Adjusting
Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes, self-equalizing and self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability
Not Published
Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt
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