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JohnDeere5050E

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JohnDeere3046R

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John Deere 5050EJohn Deere 3046R

Engine HPhp

▲50.9 hp

44.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲37 hp

36.6 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲3,225 lb

1,360 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,197 lb

2,194 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere5050E	John Deere3046R


PTO Power	37 hp @ 100 rpm	36.6 hp
Alternator	60 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type, dual element	Dry type with safety element (dual element)
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled	Diesel
Fuel System	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)
Displacement	179 in³	97.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir	Liquid (water pump)
Engine Manufacturer	John Deere PowerTech 3029 EWR	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	50.9 hp @ 100 rpm	44.7 hp @ 600 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)	PV axial piston (hydrostatic pump); dual gear (implement and steering pump)
Steering Flow	6.8 gpm	5.9 gpm
Implement Flow	11.4 gpm	8.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	18.2 gpm	14.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	18.2 gpm	14.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Up to 6 rear remotes
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published

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	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,968 lb	2,530 lb at hitch ball
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional (2100 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II; convertible to Category I	Limited Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,197 lb	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)	27X8.50-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
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	15-19.5 or 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27/12LL-15 6PR R4; 10-16.5 8PR R4; 28X8.50-15 8PR R4; 12.5/80-18 12PR R4	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15
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	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-24 10PR R1; 12.4-24 8PR R1; 320/85R24 R1; 320/85R24 R1W	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Open operator station: 2.85 gal	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	9.0 qt (with filter)	1.5 gal (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open operator station: 15.6 ± 0.44 gal (71 ± 0.5 gal)	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt	1.3 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.36 gal (9x3)	6.8 gal

Loader Lift Height	124 in	90 in
Loader Breakout Force	4,354 lb (measured at pivot)	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in
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)	Quik-Park mounting system
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3,225 lb (measured at pivot)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

Clutch	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	9F/3R	Infinite / 3 range
Transmission Type	SyncShuttle	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	18.50 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	18.50 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Differential lock; Limited slip differential

Brakes	Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes	Wet disk
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; MFWD optional	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	3,196 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt	Scissor-link suspension seat; adjustable

Wheelbase	80.7 in	68.0 in
Overall Width	Not Published	69.1 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	12.2 in (front axle clearance)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	93.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	85.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	72.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	137.8 in (2WD); 183.1 in (4WD); 153.5 in (4WD, Carraro axle)	9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	143.3 in	120.2 in

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