The John Deere 4049R tractor has 49 hp engine horsepower and 34.6 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower49 hp
PTO horsepower34.6 hp
Drawbar horsepower34.6 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Torque240 lb-ft
Operating weight3,770 lb
John Deere 4049R Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
49 hp
PTO horsepower
34.6 hp
Drawbar horsepower
34.6 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
240 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2 L
Engine model
PowerTech PVX 4.5L
Operating weight
3,770 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
49 hp
Average
113.7 hp
Low
20 hp
High
310 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
34.6 hp
Average
101.7 hp
Low
17 hp
High
280 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
34.6 hp
Average
98.4 hp
Low
17 hp
High
250 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,770 lb
Average
10,042.2 lb
Low
317.2 lb
High
27,180 lb
John Deere 4049R Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 4049R is rated at 49 hp engine power and 34.6 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 14.4 hp between the engine and PTO.
PTO note
The John Deere 4049R has 34.6 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the compact utility tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 4049R’s 34.6 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 3,770 lb and 49 hp, the John Deere 4049R works out to about 76.9 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 4049R uses engine model PowerTech PVX 4.5L, 2 L displacement, rated at 2,600 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 4049R’s 240 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 2 L engine size and 2,600 rpm rated speed.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
