John Deere 4052R PowrReverser 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 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 5050E leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 4052R PowrReverser and John Deere 5050E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4052R PowrReverser	John Deere 5050E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 51.5 hp	50 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 42.2 hp	37 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 5,335 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,539 lb	2,453 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 3,192 lb
Lift Height (in)	110 in	▲ 113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,853 lbf	▲ 4,781 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	15.9 gpm	▲ 18.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	n/a

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John Deere 4052R PowrReverserJohn Deere 5050E

Engine HPhp

▲51.5 hp

50 hp

PTO HPhp

▲42.2 hp

37 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

▲5,335 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,539 lb

2,213 lb

2,453 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 lb

▲3,192 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 Deere4052R PowrReverser	John Deere5050E


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	John Deere
Engine Model	4TNV86CT-MJT	Not Published
Engine Type	Turbocharged 4-cylinder Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	127.6 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	51.5 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	42.2 hp	37 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir
Air Cleaner	Dual element (dry type with safety element)	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	70 A

Pump Type	Dual Independent	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Implement Flow	10.2 gpm	11.4 gpm
Steering Flow	5.7 gpm	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.9 gpm	18.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.9 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	Not Published	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	15.0 gal	19.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.8 qt	Open operator station: 2.85 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	9.0 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	8.36 gal (9x3)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt

PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Independent, mechanical engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	No mid-PTO offered	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 2, convertible to 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	3,968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	3,192 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control, draft control, adjustable rate of drop

Transmission Type	Standard: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic); Optional: 12F/12R PowrReverser	SyncShuttle
No. of Speeds	12F/12R	9F/3R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical	Mechanical, rear

Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	Not Published
Steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Hydraulically actuated wet disk brakes, self-equalizing and self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Air suspension seat with swivel	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard	2WD or MFWD
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3307 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	130.6 in	143.3 in
Overall Width	78.2 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	73.0 in	80.7 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 13.8 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)
Height to Top of ROPS	100.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	69.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.4 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	5,335 to 5,809 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (6PR)	11L-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	14.9-28
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)
R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)
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
R4 Industrial - Rear	420/85D24	17.5L-24 8PR R4; 19.5L-24 8PR R4; 16.9-30 10PR R4; 43X16.00-20 R4; 43X16.00-20 R4 (Premium); 18.4-30 10PR R4

Quick Attach Loader System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)	512 or 520M
Loader Model	H180 (NSL) or H180MSL	512 or 520M
Loader Lift Height	110 in	512: 113 in; 520M: 132 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 2,539 lb; MSL: 2,213 lb (at pivot)	512: 2,453 lb; 520M: 3,523 lb
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	512: 4,781 lb; 520M: 4,641 lb

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)

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John Deere 4052R PowrReverser vs John Deere 5050E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 4052R PowrReverser leads on engine hp at 51.5 hp hp, compared to 50 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 4052R PowrReverser leads on pto hp at 42.2 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on weight at 5,335 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 4052R PowrReverser leads on loader lift at 2,539 lb lb, compared to 2,453 lb lb for the John Deere 5050E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,192 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4052R PowrReverser	John Deere 5050E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 51.5 hp	50 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 42.2 hp	37 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 5,335 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,539 lb	2,453 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 3,192 lb
Lift Height (in)	110 in	▲ 113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,853 lbf	▲ 4,781 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	15.9 gpm	▲ 18.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4052R PowrReverserJohn Deere 5050E

Engine HPhp

▲51.5 hp

50 hp

PTO HPhp

▲42.2 hp

37 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

▲5,335 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,539 lb

2,213 lb

2,453 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 lb

▲3,192 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 Deere4052R PowrReverser	John Deere5050E


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	John Deere
Engine Model	4TNV86CT-MJT	Not Published
Engine Type	Turbocharged 4-cylinder Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	127.6 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	51.5 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	42.2 hp	37 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir
Air Cleaner	Dual element (dry type with safety element)	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	70 A

Pump Type	Dual Independent	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Implement Flow	10.2 gpm	11.4 gpm
Steering Flow	5.7 gpm	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.9 gpm	18.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.9 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	Not Published	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	15.0 gal	19.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.8 qt	Open operator station: 2.85 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	9.0 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	8.36 gal (9x3)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt

PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Independent, mechanical engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	No mid-PTO offered	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 2, convertible to 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	3,968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	3,192 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control, draft control, adjustable rate of drop

Transmission Type	Standard: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic); Optional: 12F/12R PowrReverser	SyncShuttle
No. of Speeds	12F/12R	9F/3R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical	Mechanical, rear

Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	Not Published
Steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Hydraulically actuated wet disk brakes, self-equalizing and self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Air suspension seat with swivel	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard	2WD or MFWD
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3307 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	130.6 in	143.3 in
Overall Width	78.2 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	73.0 in	80.7 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 13.8 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)
Height to Top of ROPS	100.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	69.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.4 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	5,335 to 5,809 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (6PR)	11L-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	14.9-28
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)
R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)
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
R4 Industrial - Rear	420/85D24	17.5L-24 8PR R4; 19.5L-24 8PR R4; 16.9-30 10PR R4; 43X16.00-20 R4; 43X16.00-20 R4 (Premium); 18.4-30 10PR R4

Quick Attach Loader System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)	512 or 520M
Loader Model	H180 (NSL) or H180MSL	512 or 520M
Loader Lift Height	110 in	512: 113 in; 520M: 132 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 2,539 lb; MSL: 2,213 lb (at pivot)	512: 2,453 lb; 520M: 3,523 lb
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	512: 4,781 lb; 520M: 4,641 lb

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)

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John Deere 4052R PowrReverser vs John Deere 5050E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 4052R PowrReverser leads on engine hp at 51.5 hp hp, compared to 50 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 4052R PowrReverser leads on pto hp at 42.2 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on weight at 5,335 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 4052R PowrReverser leads on loader lift at 2,539 lb lb, compared to 2,453 lb lb for the John Deere 5050E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,192 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4052R PowrReverser.

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