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JohnDeere5050E

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BobcatCT4050

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John Deere 5050EBobcat CT4050

Engine HPhp

▲50.9 hp

50.3 hp

PTO HPhp

37 hp

▲39.3 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲3,225 lb

1,795 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,197 lb

2,716 lb

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Spec	John Deere5050E	BobcatCT4050


PTO Power	37 hp @ 100 rpm	39.3 hp
Alternator	60 A, 12 V	alternator
Air Cleaner	Dry type, dual element	Dry type, replaceable
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled	diesel
Fuel System	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)
Displacement	179 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir	water cooled
Engine Manufacturer	John Deere PowerTech 3029 EWR	Daedong
Engine Power (Gross)	50.9 hp @ 100 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 Published	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	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)	36.40
Steering Flow	6.8 gpm	4.94 gpm 18.7 lpm
Implement Flow	11.4 gpm	9.62 gpm 36.4 lpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	18.2 gpm	16.5 gpm [HST] / 16.5 gpm [SST]
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV	36.40
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	18.2 gpm	16.5 gpm [HST] / 16.5 gpm [SST]
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	2nd Pair Opt [HST] / 2 Pairs Opt [SST]
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1 Pair Std (2nd Pair Opt) [HST] / Opt 2 Pairs [SST]

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2,083 engine rpm; mechanical shift	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control with draft control; adjustable rate of drop	Hydraulic Position Control System
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,968 lb	2716 lb.
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional: 2119 rpm [HST] / - [SST]
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II; convertible to Category I	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,197 lb	2,716 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)	44x18.0-20 R3
R3 Turf - Front	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)	29x12.5-15NHS R3
Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24 8PR R4; 5.2 gal-24 8PR R4; 16.9-30 10PR R4; 43X16.00-20 R4; 43X16.00-20 R4 (Premium); 18.4-30 10PR R4	4.6 gal-24 R4
R4 Industrial - Front	27/12LL-15 6PR R4; 10-16.5 8PR R4; 28X8.50-15 8PR R4; 12.5/80-18 12PR R4	10-16.5 (124 A2)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-30 6PR R1; 18.4-30 6PR R1; 460/85R30 R1; 460/85R30 R1W	13.6-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-24 10PR R1; 12.4-24 8PR R1; 320/85R24 R1; 320/85R24 R1W	8-16

Coolant Capacity	Open operator station: 2.85 gal	0.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	9.0 qt (with filter)	2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open operator station: 15.6 ± 0.44 gal (71 ± 0.5 gal)	11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt	1.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.36 gal (9x3)	11.4 gal

Loader Lift Height	124 in	104.6 in.
Loader Breakout Force	4,354 lb (measured at pivot)	4136 lb.
Quick Attach Loader System	Parkable loader (parking system; no tools required for removal/installation); optional John Deere skid steer attachment carrier (tool-free attachment changes)	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3,225 lb (measured at pivot)	1795 lb.
Loader Model	—	FL9

Clutch	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)	Standard
No. of Speeds	9F/3R	8F X 8R [SST]
Transmission Type	SyncShuttle	3-Range HST [HST] / 8F X 8R Synchro [SST]
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	18.5 mph (29.7 km/hr.) [HST] / 17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr.) [SST]
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.) [HST] / 17.1 mph (27.5 km/hr.) [SST]
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Std

Brakes	Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes	Wet Multi-disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; MFWD optional	Hydraulic multi disc Clutch
Drawbar Capacity	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)	750.00 KG
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt	Std

Wheelbase	80.7 in	71.2 in.
Overall Width	Not Published	Ag Tires: 67.0 in. / Industrial Tires: 69.8 in. / Turf Tires: 72.2 in.
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.3 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.4 in.
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	137.8 in (2WD); 183.1 in (4WD); 153.5 in (4WD, Carraro axle)	103.5 in.
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	143.3 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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