Coolant capacity for the John Deere 50R is 7.4 gal (28 L). The coolant type is listed as John Deere Cool-Gard II, and the antifreeze mix is 50/50 coolant and water mix.
John Deere 50R Coolant Capacity Specs
| Coolant capacity | 7.4 gal (28 L) |
|---|---|
| Coolant type | John Deere Cool-Gard II |
| Antifreeze mix | 50/50 coolant and water mix |
| Engine horsepower | 49 hp |
| Engine displacement | 128.1 cu in (2.1 L) |
John Deere 50R Coolant Capacity Guide
Coolant capacity guide
Compared with a broad older small tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere 50R Coolant Service Notes
| Coolant capacity note | The John Deere 50R coolant capacity is 7.4 gal (28 L). Treat it as a cooling-system amount, not a radiator-only top-up amount |
|---|---|
| Coolant service note | A proper coolant change on the John Deere 50R means using the 7.4 gal (28 L) capacity and keeping the coolant chemistry consistent with John Deere Cool-Gard II and 50/50 coolant and water mix |
| Coolant type note | For the John Deere 50R, coolant choice is listed as John Deere Cool-Gard II. Capacity tells you how much; coolant type tells you what to use |
| Antifreeze mix note | The John Deere 50R coolant mix guidance is 50/50 coolant and water mix. This matters most in freezing weather, hot work and long service intervals |
| Refill check | For the John Deere 50R, 7.4 gal (28 L) is the planned refill amount. The final level may need a small top-up after trapped air leaves the system |
| Engine context | For comparison, the John Deere 50R engine details listed here are engine horsepower 49 hp and engine displacement 128.1 cu in (2.1 L). The coolant capacity remains the service number to use for refilling |
John Deere 50R Coolant Capacity FAQ
What coolant amount is listed for the John Deere 50R?
For coolant service, the John Deere 50R is listed at 7.4 gal (28 L). Buy enough coolant for that amount and confirm the final level at the machine
What coolant type does the John Deere 50R use?
The listed coolant type for the John Deere 50R is John Deere Cool-Gard II. Match that coolant chemistry before topping up or flushing the system
Should I use premixed coolant in the John Deere 50R?
Use the listed 50/50 coolant and water mix mix when refilling the John Deere 50R. Too much water weakens protection; too much concentrate can also reduce cooling performance
What is the final check after a John Deere 50R coolant change?
Do not judge the job only by pouring in 7.4 gal (28 L). The final check is the actual radiator or overflow level after the system has burped air
Should I drain and refill the John Deere 50R coolant system?
Topping up is fine for a small low-level correction. If the coolant is old, rusty, oily, diluted or the wrong type, drain and flush the system using the 7.4 gal (28 L) capacity as the refill guide
Mistakes do happen. Tractor coolant capacity and coolant type can change by year, market, engine, radiator setup and service procedure. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website before draining, flushing or refilling the cooling system.
