The John Deere 50C tractor has 49 hp engine horsepower and 49 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower49 hp
PTO horsepower49 hp
Drawbar horsepower49 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque107 lb-ft
Operating weight4,000 lb
John Deere 50C Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
49 hp
PTO horsepower
49 hp
Drawbar horsepower
49 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine torque
107 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.1 L
Operating weight
4,000 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
49 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
49 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,000 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 50C Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 50C has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
The John Deere 50C’s PTO output is 49 hp, about 100% of its 49 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
Use 49 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 49 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 50C.
Power-to-weight note
At 4,000 lb and 49 hp, the John Deere 50C works out to about 81.6 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 50C’s 2.1 L engine makes 49 hp, or about 23.3 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 50C are 107 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.
