Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on engine hp at 50.9 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the John Deere 4044M.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on pto hp at 37 hp hp, compared to 32.3 hp hp for the John Deere 4044M.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on loader lift at 3,225 lb lb, compared to 2,396 lb lb for the John Deere 4044M.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4044M.

John Deere 4044M vs John Deere 5050E

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the John Deere 5050E leads 7 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 4044M and John Deere 5050E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4044M	John Deere 5050E
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	▲ 50.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32.3 hp	▲ 37 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	2,396 lb	▲ 3,225 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 3,197 lb
Lift Height (in)	112.1 in	▲ 124 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,853 lbf	▲ 4,354 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	17.4 gpm	▲ 18.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4044MJohn Deere 5050E

Engine HPhp

42.5 hp

▲50.9 hp

PTO HPhp

32.3 hp

▲37 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

2,396 lb

1,764 lb

▲3,225 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 lb

▲3,197 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere4044M	John Deere5050E


PTO Power	32.3 hp	37 hp @ 100 rpm
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	60 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element (dry type with safety element)	Dry type, dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail
Displacement	133.6 in³	179 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid (water pump)	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	John Deere PowerTech 3029 EWR
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp @ 600 rpm	50.9 hp @ 100 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	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	Single gear	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	6.8 gpm
Implement Flow	11.2 gpm	11.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 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
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.4 gpm	18.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2,083 engine rpm; mechanical shift
PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control with draft control; adjustable rate of drop
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	3,968 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Available	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 (limited)	Category II; convertible to Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	3,197 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow
R4 Industrial - Rear	420/85D24	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
R4 Industrial - Front	260/70D16.5	27/12LL-15 6PR R4; 10-16.5 8PR R4; 28X8.50-15 8PR R4; 12.5/80-18 12PR R4
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28 (6PR) or 380/70R28 or 360/80R28	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
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (10PR) or 280/70R16 or 250/75R16	9.5-24 10PR R1; 12.4-24 8PR R1; 320/85R24 R1; 320/85R24 R1W

Coolant Capacity	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)	Open operator station: 2.85 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	9.0 qt (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 15.0 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal (if equipped)	Open operator station: 15.6 ± 0.44 gal (71 ± 0.5 gal)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	8.36 gal (9x3)

Loader Lift Height	112.1 in	124 in
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	4,354 lb (measured at pivot)
Quick Attach Loader System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)	Parkable loader (parking system; no tools required for removal/installation); optional John Deere skid steer attachment carrier (tool-free attachment changes)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb	3,225 lb (measured at pivot)

Clutch	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)
No. of Speeds	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range	9F/3R
Transmission Type	Standard: PowrReverser (PRT); Optional: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic	SyncShuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes
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	2WD standard; MFWD optional
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3307 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Optional mechanical suspension seat; adjustable weight 52-275.6 lb (115-275 lb); fore/aft adjustment; flips forward	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt

Wheelbase	73.0 in	80.7 in
Overall Width	78.2 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 15.6 in; Drawbar support: 14.8 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	93.7 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	69.5 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	17.1 ft (5.2 m)	137.8 in (2WD); 183.1 in (4WD); 153.5 in (4WD, Carraro axle)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	130.6 in	143.3 in

John Deere 4044M vs John Deere 5050E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on engine hp at 50.9 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the John Deere 4044M.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on pto hp at 37 hp hp, compared to 32.3 hp hp for the John Deere 4044M.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on loader lift at 3,225 lb lb, compared to 2,396 lb lb for the John Deere 4044M.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044M or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4044M.