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Friday O-48 vs John Deere 5050E
Verdict: Friday O-48 vs John Deere 5050E
The Friday O-48 and the John Deere 5050E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. Friday O-48 is the lighter machine (1,623 kg vs 5,335 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5050E is the newer design (2023 vs 1948). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Friday
62
Fit score
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
50 hp
50 hp
Confidence
40%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FridayReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
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planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
37.3 kWReference
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Plows
3 (14-inch)Reference
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Displacement
3.6 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 111 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power
37.3 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
1800Reference
2100Reference
Torque
241.4 NmReference
208.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1500Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Sparkplug
14MMReference
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Fuel tank
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71.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
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37.4 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IVReference
Emission control
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diesel exhaust catalyst and exhaust gas recirculationReference
Power (gross)
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37.4 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3Reference
Emissions compliance
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Final Tier 4Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
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209 NmReference
Aspiration
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TurbochargedReference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Transmission
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SyncShuttleReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Transmission Type
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Sync ShuttleReference
forward and reverse options
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9F/3RReference
Wheel Drive
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MFWDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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PlanetaryReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
204 cmReference
Weight
1623 kgReference
5335 to 5809 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
13.00x24Reference
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Ag front
6.00x16Reference
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Ag rear
13.00x24Reference
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Length
304 cmReference
363 cmReference
Width
152 cmReference
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Height
134 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1623 kgReference
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2WD Rear tire
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14.9-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 11L-15. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
2WD Shipping
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2419 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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2634 kgReference
Max Drawbar
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759 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging amps
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60Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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85Reference
Alternator size
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70 ampReference
Battery options
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12 VReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
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27.6 kWReference
Type
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partially synchronizedReference
Rear valves
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1 or 2Reference
Mid valves
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3Reference
Pump flow
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48.4 lpmReference
SCV flow
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43.1 lpmReference
Total flow
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71.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
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22.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
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II/IReference
Control
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top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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1799 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1447 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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540@2100Reference
John Deere 5050E attachments
5050E Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Attachment overview
Speeds
General
Make & Model
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NJDXL02.9,339Reference
Creeper
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Kit available for OOS SyncShuttle™ 9F/3R transmissionReference
SCV control
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Joystick: MechanicalReference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
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1,120.4 kgReference
Rear Axle Type
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FlangeReference
Display
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Simple automotive-style instrument clusterReference
Country of manufacturer
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Sub assembly in Pune, India, Final assembly in Augusta, GAReference
Working lights
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HalogenReference
Type of headlight bulb
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HalogenReference
Type of beacon bulb
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Kit: HalogenReference
Capacities
Capacity
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179 cu. in.Reference
Power
Max Power
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50 hpReference
Rated Power
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50 hpReference
Power boost
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0 percentReference
PTO
PTO Power
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37 hpReference
PTO torque rise
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22 percentReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
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Mechanical (lever)Reference
Rear PTO RPM
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540 rpmReference
Engine Speed on Front PTO speed
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2,100 rpmReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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68.8 l/minReference
Remote Valves
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5Reference
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
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TwoReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category 2; convertible to 1Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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Top linkReference
Dimensions & weight
Turning radius
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3.1 mReference
Overall weight
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2,419.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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2WD: 14.9-28 R1 Bias\\nMFWD: 14.9-28 R1 BiasReference
Operator station
Cab Seat Type
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MechanicalReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.