Production

Who manufactured and built the John Deere 4850, and what was its original price?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Row-Crop tractor
• Built in: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Original price (1983 2WD): $70,800
• Original price (1983 4WD): $81,605

Engine

What type of engine is used in the John Deere 4850?

• Model: John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel

Transmission

What kind of transmission does the John Deere 4850 have?

• Type: 15-speed full power shift

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the John Deere 4850?

• Engine: 207.9 hp / 155.0 kW
• Drawbar (claimed): 162 hp / 120.8 kW
• PTO (claimed): 190 hp / 141.7 kW
• Drawbar (tested): 164.73 hp / 122.8 kW
• PTO (tested): 192.99 hp / 143.9 kW

Mechanical

What are the key mechanical features of the John Deere 4850?

• Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
• Final drives: Inboard planetary
• Differential lock: Hydraulic rear
• Steering: Power steering
• Brakes: Hydraulic wet disc brakes
• Cab: Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS

Capacity

What are the fuel and hydraulic system capacities of the John Deere 4850?

• Fuel: 102 gal / 386.1 L
• Hydraulic system (2WD): 18.6 gal / 70.4 L
• Hydraulic system (4WD): 21.6 gal / 81.8 L

Hydraulics

What are the specifications of the hydraulic system in the John Deere 4850?

• Type: Closed center
• Capacity (2WD): 18.6 gal / 70.4 L
• Capacity (4WD): 21.6 gal / 81.8 L
• Pressure: 2277 psi / 157.0 bar
• Valves: 2 or 3
• Pump flow: 29.5 gpm / 111.7 lpm

Tractor Hitch

What type and capacity of hitch does the John Deere 4850 have?

• Rear Type: III
• Control: Lower-link draft sensing
• Rear lift: 9,599 lbs / 4354 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the John Deere 4850?

• Type: Independent
• Clutch: Hydraulic wet disc
• Rear RPM: 1000
• Engine RPM: 1000@2200

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications for the John Deere 4850?

• 2WD Wheelbase: 118.5 inches / 300 cm
• 4WD Wheelbase: 117.1 inches / 297 cm
• Weight: 17457 to 18720 pounds
• Front tire: 11.00-16
• 2WD Rear tire: 20.8-38

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications for the John Deere 4850?

• Ground: Negative
• Charging system: Alternator
• Charging amps: 90
• Batteries: 2
• Battery volts: 6 or 12 (optional)