John Deere 50 Specifications
Engine Horsepower: 33 hp
Manufactured: 1952 to 1956
John Deere 50 Summary
The John Deere 50 Row-Crop tractor was produced from 1952 to 1956. It delivers a tested drawbar power of 28.11 horsepower and a tested belt power of 31.20 horsepower. A total of 32,574 units were built in Waterloo, Iowa, including 29,746 gas, 2,097 all-fuel, and 731 LP-gas variants.
John Deere 50 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the John Deere 50 tractor and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
How many John Deere 50 tractors were built?
- Total built: 32,574
- Gas: 29,746
- All-fuel: 2,097
- LP-gas: 731
What advancements were included in the John Deere 50?
- Duplex carburetion
- Live Powr-Trol hydraulics
- Fully-independent PTO
What was the original price of the John Deere 50?
- Original price in 1954: $2,011
Engines
What types of engines does the John Deere 50 have?
- Gasoline Engine: John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl
- All-Fuel Engine: John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl
- LP Gas Engine: John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl
What is the fuel capacity of the John Deere 50?
- Fuel tank: 15.5 gal (58.7 L)
- Aux. fuel: 2 gal (7.6 L)
Transmission
What type of transmission does the John Deere 50 have?
- Transmission: 6-speed unsynchronized gear
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 50?
- Plows: 2
- Drawbar (tested): 28.11 hp (21.0 kW)
- Belt (tested): 31.20 hp (23.3 kW)
Mechanical
What mechanical features are available on the John Deere 50?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Steering: Manual (Power steering became an option in 1954)
- Brakes: Expanding shoe brakes
- Operator station: Open, with padded seat
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications?
- Type: Open center
- Pressure: 930 psi (64.1 bar)
- Pump flow: 8.9 gpm (33.7 lpm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications for the John Deere 50?
- Rear PTO: Independent Optional
- Rear RPM: 532
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the John Deere 50?
- Wheelbase: 90 inches (228 cm)
- Weight: 4855 lbs (2202 kg)
- Front tire: 5.50-16
- Rear tire: 10-38
Belt Pulley
What are the belt pulley specifications for the John Deere 50?
- Diameter: 9.7 inches (24 cm)
- Width: 7.25 inches (18 cm)
- RPM: 1250
- Speed: 3,170 ft/min (966.22 meters/min)
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications?
- Ground: Positive
- Charging system: Generator
- Batteries: 2
- Battery volts: 6
- Battery AH: 85
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