John Deere 50 tractor specifications

1952 - 1956

1952 - 1956 Row-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built:32,574 (total)
29,746 (gas)
2,097 (all-fuel)
731 (LP-gas)
Original price:$2,011 (1954 )
The John Deere 50 was introduced to replace the model B. These new tractors offered a number of advancements including duplex carburetion, live Powr-Trol hydraulics, and a fully-independent PTO.

John Deere 50 Power

John Deere 50 Power Plows:2
Drawbar (tested):28.11 hp
21.0 kW
Belt (tested):31.20 hp
23.3 kW
power test details ...

1952 - 1956

Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 486

Nebraska Tractor Test 486
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD October 15 - 22, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 486 file
Belt power (max):	30.35 hp 22.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	27.07 hp 20.2 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	3,504 lbs 1589 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 507

Nebraska Tractor Test 507
Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD September 25 - October 2, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 507 file
Belt power (max):	24.83 hp 18.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	22.45 hp 16.7 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	3,583 lbs 1625 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 540

Nebraska Tractor Test 540
LP gas 6-speed 2WD May 9 - 13, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 540 file
Belt power (max):	31.20 hp 23.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	28.11 hp 21.0 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	3,466 lbs 1572 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

John Deere 50 Engines

John Deere 50 Engines John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasoline John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl all-fuel John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl LP gas Fuel tank:15.5 gal
58.7 L
Aux. fuel:2 gal
7.6 L
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1952 - 1956

Row-Crop tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasoline
John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl all-fuel
John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
gasoline
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	190.4 ci 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.6875x5.50 inches 119 x 140 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Rated RPM:	1250
Firing order:	1-2
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	23 qts 21.8 L *Early, non-pressurized system.
	19 qts 18.0 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
all-fuel
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	190.4 ci 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.6875x5.50 inches 119 x 140 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	5.35:1
Rated RPM:	1250
Firing order:	1-2
Starter volts:	12

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
LP gas
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	190.4 ci 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.6875x5.50 inches 119 x 140 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	8:1
Rated RPM:	1250
Firing order:	1-2
Starter volts:	12

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
power*Power steering became an option in 1954.
Brakes:expanding shoe
Cab:Open operator station with padded seat.
Transmission:6-speed unsynchronized gear
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1952 - 1956

Row-Crop tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	unsynchronized gear
Gears:	6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Speeds

Speeds

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Pressure:930 psi
64.1 bar
Pump flow:8.9 gpm
33.7 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent*Optional
Rear RPM:532

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:90 inches
228 cm
Weight:4855 lbs
2202 kg
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:10-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1952 - 1956

Row-Crop tractor

John Deere 50 Tires

John Deere 50 Tires
Ag front:	5.50-16
Ag rear:	10-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	90 inches 228 cm
Length:	132.75 inches 337 cm
Width:	86.625 inches 220 cm
Height:	59.825 inches 151 cm
Operating weight:	4855 lbs 2202 kg *Gasoline tractor with cast 11-38 rear wheels.
Ballasted weight:	5439 lbs 2467 kg *With fluid in rear tires.
Front tread:	7.3/11.2 inches 18/28 cm
Rear tread:	56 to 88 inches 142 to 223 cm

John Deere 50 attachments

John Deere 50 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1952 - 1956

Row-Crop tractor

John Deere 50 Loader

50 Serial Numbers

50 Serial Numbers Location:Right side of tractor frame, ahead of belt pulley.
photo of 50 serial number
1952:5000001
1953:5001257
1954:5016620
1955:5021977
1956:5030600
End:5033751

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