The John Deere 50A tractor has 49 hp engine horsepower and 31 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower49 hp
PTO horsepower31 hp
Drawbar horsepower28.1 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Torque107 lb-ft
Operating weight4,855 lb
John Deere 50A Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
49 hp
PTO horsepower
31 hp
Drawbar horsepower
28.1 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
107 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.1 L
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Operating weight
4,855 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
49 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
31 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
28.1 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,855 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 50A Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere 50A is small: 49 hp engine horsepower versus 31 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 50A’s practical rating is 31 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
At 28.1 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 50A is about 20.9 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 50A’s weight-to-power figure is about 99.1 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 50A uses 2.1 L displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 2,600 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 50A are 107 lb-ft and 2,600 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.
