dgl24087 said:The 5000 series is the comparable to the TL series. It is a larger framed, heavier tractor than the 4000 series, which compares to the TN series. Specifically, the TL100 is comparable to the 5050, and the TN95 is comparable to the 4050. The 5050 has a flat deck operator's platform, the 4050 is a straddle mount, giving it a slightly lower profile. If you can find a dealer with both models in the TL and TN series, a side to side comparison could be made. The new series of these tractors won't be out for a while, I'm hearing late Summer, more likely Fall.
Performance stats that jump out at me for the 5050 over the 4050 are 10 gal higher fuel capacity with the 5050, 12 in. cerametallic clutch vs. 11 in., approximately 1000 lbs. greater base weight, much heavier axles, 3 pt. lift capacity 5745 lbs. vs. 3962 lbs., implement pump flow is equal, 10.4 gpm vs. 9.4 gpm steering pump flow, FWD engagement electrohydraulic vs. mechanical. Dimensions: Wheelbase 6 in. longer, 22 in. longer overall, 17 in. taller overall height. If considering a loader, the 5050 offers 750 lbs. more loader capacity with the 830TL loader over the 820TL of the 4050 (3400 lbs. vs 2650 lbs).mark.r said:Thanks for that information. I do have local dealer that when they are out will probably have at least one of each of the series even if it's a diffrent model number within series. What you just referenced refers specifically to the dimensions of the two series, which for hauling on say a goose neck, the 4050 has the advantage. However, based on performance is there one reason one would go with one over the next? Essentially, I am asking my same question but using performance as the measuring stick. I.E. 4050 vs. 5050
dgl24087 said:Performance stats that jump out at me for the 5050 over the 4050 are 10 gal higher fuel capacity with the 5050, 12 in. cerametallic clutch vs. 11 in., approximately 1000 lbs. greater base weight, much heavier axles, 3 pt. lift capacity 5745 lbs. vs. 3962 lbs., implement pump flow is equal, 10.4 gpm vs. 9.4 gpm steering pump flow, FWD engagement electrohydraulic vs. mechanical. Dimensions: Wheelbase 6 in. longer, 22 in. longer overall, 17 in. taller overall height. If considering a loader, the 5050 offers 750 lbs. loader capacity with the 830TL loader over the 820TL of the 4050 (3400 lbs. vs 2650 lbs).