- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1986–1993
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 3050 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 6.359 DL-008 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 90.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
90.8 hp
67.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 8,642 lb
- 3-point lift
- 9,978 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 13.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
John Deere 3050 (A) specs: key facts
The John Deere 3050 (A) was built from 1986 to 1993.
The John Deere 3050 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 67.7 kW (90.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 3050 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The John Deere 3050 (A) has a John Deere 6.359 DL-008 engine, a 6-cylinder 5.88 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 3050 (A) weighs 3,920 kg (8,642 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 3050 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 3050 (A) lifts 4,526 kg (9,978 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 3050 (A) delivers 52.3 L/min (13.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050”
How does the 3050 (A) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 47% below the median of 15 across the 380 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 391 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 3050 (A) have?
The only figure for the 3050 (A) is 90.8 hp (67.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050”
What engine is in a 3050 (A)?
A 3050 (A) has a John Deere 6.359 DL-008, a 6-cylinder 5.88 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 6.359 DL-008 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 359.0 ci · 5.88 L |
| Max torque | 251 lb·ft · 340 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050”
How much will a 3050 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 3050 (A) lifts 9,978 lb (4,526 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 13.8 gpm · 52.3 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,336 psi · 230 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 9,978 lb · 4,526 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,071 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050”
What transmission does a 3050 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 3050 (A) are below.
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet annular piston disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050”
How much does a 3050 (A) weigh?
A 3050 (A) weighs 8,642 lb (3,920 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,642 lb · 3,920 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 14,771 lb · 6,700 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 11,464 lb · 5,200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in · 2,551 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 188.5 in · 4,787 mm |
| Width | 83.8 in · 2,129 mm |
| Height | 116.7 in · 2,964 mm |
| Ground clearance | 25.6 in · 650 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 56.8–82.3 in · 1,442–2,090 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 59.1–78.7 in · 1,500–2,000 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050”
What oil does a 3050 (A) take, and how much?
A 3050 (A) engine takes 12.7 qt (12.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.7 qt · 12.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 50.7 qt · 48.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.9 qt · 6.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 18.0 qt · 17.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 3050 (A)?
Within 10% of its 90.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini R-955 (DT)90.8 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1985Side by side with the 3050 (A) →
- Fiat 940 (DT)90.8 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1979Side by side with the 3050 (A) →
- SOMECA 940 (TD)90.8 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1979Side by side with the 3050 (A) →
- Renault 92190.8 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1980Side by side with the 3050 (A) →
- Renault 921-490.8 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1980Side by side with the 3050 (A) →
- Ford 7700 (A)90.8 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1981Side by side with the 3050 (A) →
Common questions about the John Deere 3050 (A)
Is a 3050 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 3050 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 3050 (A) have?
A 3050 (A) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3050”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 3050 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49314 · revision 978550. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document