The John Deere 50 tractor has 30 hp engine horsepower and 25 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower30 hp
PTO horsepower25 hp
Rated RPM1,250 rpm
Torque107 lb-ft
Operating weight4,855 lb
John Deere 50 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
30 hp
PTO horsepower
25 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,250 rpm
Engine torque
107 lb-ft
Engine displacement
3.1 L
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
a 3.1L 2-cylinder
Operating weight
4,855 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
30 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
25 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,855 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 50 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
With PTO power at roughly 83.3% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 50 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work.
PTO note
The John Deere 50’s 25 hp PTO rating should be read with its 1,250 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Power-to-weight note
Using 4,855 lb operating weight and 30 hp engine power, the John Deere 50 comes out at roughly 161.8 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
With 3.1 L across 2 cylinders, the John Deere 50 averages about 1.6 L per cylinder.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 50’s 107 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 3.1 L engine size and 1,250 rpm rated speed.
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.
