The John Deere 3050B tractor has 50 hp engine horsepower and 42.2 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower50 hp
PTO horsepower42.2 hp
Drawbar horsepower42.2 hp
Rated RPM2,300 rpm
Torque135.3 lb-ft
Operating weight4,409 lb
John Deere 3050B Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
50 hp
PTO horsepower
42.2 hp
Drawbar horsepower
42.2 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,300 rpm
Engine torque
135.3 lb-ft
Engine displacement
3.2 L
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine model
XinChai A498BT-23 3.2L 4-cylinder
Operating weight
4,409 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
50 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
42.2 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
42.2 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,409 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 3050B Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 3050B shows 50 hp at the engine and 42.2 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a compact utility tractor.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 3050B’s 42.2 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 50 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 3050B’s 42.2 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 50 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
At 4,409 lb and 50 hp, the John Deere 3050B works out to about 88.2 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
For engine identification, the John Deere 3050B is listed with engine model XinChai A498BT-23 3.2L 4-cylinder, 3.2 L displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 2,300 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 3050B are 135.3 lb-ft and 2,300 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load.
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.
