SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 3050 vs Ford 7840
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 3050 and the Ford 7840. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 305067.6 kW (90.6 HP)
Ford 784067.2 kW (90.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 30504860.0 kg (2WD: 9149.2 lbs (4150.0 kg) 4WD: 10714.5 lbs)
Ford 78404660.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 8079.9 lbs (3665.0 kg) 4WD ROPS: 9138.1 lbs (4145.0 kg) 2WD Cab: 9215.3 lbs (4180.0 kg) 4WD Cab: 10273.5 lbs)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 30501630.0 kg (2WD: 8983.8 lbs (4075.0 kg) 4WD: 10780.6 lbs (4890.0 kg), Front Lift Capacity: 3593.5 lbs)
Ford 78403950.0 kg (SL: 6208.2 lbs (2816.0 kg) SL : 8238.7 lbs (3737.0 kg) SLE: 6563.2 lbs (2977.0 kg) SLE : 8708.2 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 3050 Agricultural Tractors | Ford 7840 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 67.6 kW (90.6 HP) | 67.2 kW (90.1 HP) |
| Weight | 4860.0 kg (2WD: 9149.2 lbs (4150.0 kg) 4WD: 10714.5 lbs) | 4660.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 8079.9 lbs (3665.0 kg) 4WD ROPS: 9138.1 lbs (4145.0 kg) 2WD Cab: 9215.3 lbs (4180.0 kg) 4WD Cab: 10273.5 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1630.0 kg (2WD: 8983.8 lbs (4075.0 kg) 4WD: 10780.6 lbs (4890.0 kg), Front Lift Capacity: 3593.5 lbs) | 3950.0 kg (SL: 6208.2 lbs (2816.0 kg) SL : 8238.7 lbs (3737.0 kg) SLE: 6563.2 lbs (2977.0 kg) SLE : 8708.2 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Two-speed power shift with hydraulic cerametallic disc clutch | Four-speed power shift with wet disc clutch |
| Length | 467.0 cm (183.9 in.) | 447.0 cm (176.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1986-1993 | 1991-1995 |
| Engine Model | John Deere 6359 DL008 | Ford Genesis |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 5882 cc (358.9 cu in.) | 6585 cc (401.8 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.69 cm (4.21 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | 540 /1000 RPM |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch | — |
| Front PTO Speed | 1000 RPM | — |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 340.1 N·m (250.8 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 2300 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 17.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Battery | Two 12V, 88Ah | One 12V or two 12V , CCA 800A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 288.0 cm (113.4 in.) | 279.0 cm (Cab Height: 109.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 258.0 cm (2WD: 100.4 in. (255.0 cm) 4WD: 101.6 in.) | 261.0 cm (2WD: 105.9 in. (269.0 cm) 4WD: 102.8 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 50.0 cm (2WD: 26.8 in. (68.0 cm) 4WD: 19.7 in.) | 55.0 cm (Front axle: 2WD: 22.8 in. (58.0 cm) 4WD: 21.7 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 173.0 l (Standard: 32.0 gal (121.1 l) Optional: 45.7 gal) | 217.6 l (57.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 11.5 l (3.0 gal) | 20.9 l (5.5 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 19.0 l (5.0 gal) | 20.0 l (5.3 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 52.0 l (2WD: 12.9 gal (49.0 l) 4WD: 13.7 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | Hi-Lo | ElectroShift/Pulse Command |
| Final Drive | Planetary | Inboard planetary |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse | 16 forward and 16 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 12.5 km/h (Forward: 18.0 MPH (28.9 km/h) Reverse: 7.8 MPH) | 30.7 km/h (Forward: 19.1 MPH) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Mechanical , hydraulic wet disc |
| Differential Lock | Mechanical rear | Electro-hydraulic |
| Drawbar Category | II/IIIN | II |
| Cabin Type | SG2 Cab with optional air-conditioning. | Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform or Comfort Command Cab |
| Hitch Type | Position and draft control | Position control and top-link draft sensing7840 SLE : Electronic lower-link sensing |
| Front Hitch | II | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 11.00×16 , 13.6×28 | Ag: 10.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4×38 | Ag: 18.4-34 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed-center constant pressure | Open center or closed center load sensing |
| Total Flow | 44.0 LPM (11.6 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 186.0 bar (2698.0 psi) | — |
| Pump Flow | — | 75.7 LPM (17.4 GPM (65.9 LPM) SLE: 20.0 GPM) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 60.6 l (16.0 gal) |
| Valves | — | 1 to 4 |
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