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| info | |
| 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. |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Total built: | 32,574 (total), 29,746 (gas), 2,097 (all-fuel), 731 (LP-gas) |
| Original price (USD), $2,011 (1954 ), | |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 15.5 gal [58.7 L] |
| Aux. fuel: | 2 gal [7.6 L] |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent*Optional |
| Rear RPM: | 532 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 90 inches [228 cm] |
| Weight: | 4855 lbs [2202 kg] |
| Front tire: | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire: | 10-38 |
| 50 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Right side of tractor frame, ahead of belt pulley. |
| John Deere 50 Power | |
| Plows: | 2 |
| Drawbar (tested): | 28.11 hp [21.0 kW] |
| Belt (tested): | 31.20 hp [23.3 kW] |
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual, power*Power steering became an option in 1954. |
| Brakes: | expanding shoe |
| Cab: | Open operator station with padded seat. |
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter: | 9.7 inches [24 cm] |
| Width: | 7.25 inches [18 cm] |
| RPM: | 1250 |
| Speed: | 3,170 ft/min [966.22 meters/min] |
| Electrical | |
| Ground: | Positive |
| Charging system: | generator |
| Battery | |
| Number: | 2 |
| Volts: | 6 |
| Amp-hours: | 85 |
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| 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 | |
| John Deere, gasoline, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 190.4 ci [3.1 L] |
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| Previous model: | John Deere B |
| Next model: | John Deere 520 |
| Series next: | John Deere 60 |
| Series back: | John Deere 40 |
| Transmission | |
| Type: | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears: | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
| info | |
| Previous model: | John Deere B |
| Next model: | John Deere 520 |
| Series next: | John Deere 60 |
| Series back: | John Deere 40 |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight (operating): | 4855 lbs [2202 kg] *Gasoline tractor with cast 11-38 rear wheels. |
| Weight (ballasted): | 5439 lbs [2467 kg] *With fluid in rear tires. |
| Wheelbase: | 90 inches [228 cm] |
| Length: | 132.75 inches [337 cm] |
| Width: | 86.625 inches [220 cm] |
| Height: | 59.825 inches [151 cm] |
| Front tread: | 7.3/11.2 inches [18/28 cm] |
| Rear tread: | 56 to 88 inches [142 to 223 cm] |
| John Deere 50 Tires | |
| Ag front: | 5.50-16 |
| Ag rear: | 10-38 |
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| Previous model: | John Deere B |
| Next model: | John Deere 520 |
| Series next: | John Deere 60 |
| Series back: | John Deere 40 |
| Loader | |
| Loader type: | John Deere 50 |