Quick answer:
The John Deere 5050E tractor has 50.2 hp engine horsepower and 37 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower50.2 hp
PTO horsepower37 hp
Drawbar horsepower42.5 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque154 lb-ft
Operating weight5,335 lb
John Deere 5050E Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 50.2 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 37 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 42.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,400 rpm |
| Engine torque | 154 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.9 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | the John Deere 3029 EWR |
| Operating weight | 5,335 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 5050E Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 5050E shows 50.2 hp at the engine and 37 hp at the PTO, which is a noticeable drop between engine power and PTO power for a compact utility tractor. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | With 37 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 5050E is best matched to larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements; implement width and soil/load conditions still matter more than the horsepower number by itself. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 5050E combines 42.5 hp drawbar horsepower with 5,335 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 5050E pairs 50.2 hp with 5,335 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 5050E uses engine model the John Deere 3029 EWR, 2.9 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 2,400 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from. |
| Torque / RPM note | Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 5050E are 154 lb-ft and 2,400 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.







