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FeatureJohn Deere 4050TractorInternational Harvester 686Tractor
Tractor TypeRow-Crop TractorUtility Tractor
Weight5035.0 kg4690.0 kg
Lift Capacity3365.0 kg—
Transmission TypeFull power shift with Perma-Clutch wet disc clutchTwo-speed power shift
Length416.0 cm411.0 cm
Pump Flow100.3 LPM—
Years Made1983-19881976-1980
Engine ModelJohn DeereInternational Harvester C291
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselGasoline
Cylinders66
Displacement5883 cc4769 cc
Bore10.59 cm9.50 cm
Stroke11.00 cm11.20 cm
Rear PTO TypeIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutchIndependent
Rear PTO Speed540 /1000 RPM540 RPM
Compression Ratio17.8:1—
BatteryTwo 6V or one 12V—
StarterElectricElectric
Height290.0 cm266.0 cm
Wheelbase267.0 cm261.0 cm
Ground Clearance40.0 cm—
Fuel Tank Capacity174.1 l117.3 l
Oil Capacity17.0 l11.4 l
Coolant Capacity19.9 l19.9 l
Transmission Oil Capacity51.1 l60.6 l
Transmission ModelJohn Deere Power ShiftTorque Amplifier
Final DriveInboard planetary—
Gears15 forward and 4 reverse10 forward and 2 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed8.8 km/h4.7 km/h
BrakesHydrostatic wet discDisc
Differential LockHydraulic rear—
Drawbar CategoryII/III
Cabin TypeSound-Gard cab with air-conditioning or four-post Roll-Gard ROPSTwo-post fixed ROPS
Hitch TypeLower-link draft sensing—
Steering TypePowerPower
Front TiresAg: 10.00-16Ag: 7.50-16
Rear TiresAg: 18.4-38Ag: 15.5-38
Hydraulic TypeClosed centerOpen center
Working Pressure157.0 bar—
Valves2 to 3—
Hydraulic Capacity—60.6 l
Total Flow—45.4 LPM
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