Compare/John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 50

John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 50

Verdict: John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 50

The John Deere 2720 and the John Deere 50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. John Deere 2720 is the lighter machine (894 kg vs 2,202 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 50 holds more fuel (58.7 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 2720 is the newer design (2008 vs 1952). 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

John Deere

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Two-range hydrostatic operated with foot pedals. Tractor but be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

LP gas 6-speed 2WDMay 9 - 13, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 540 fileReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

Total built

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731 (LP-gas)Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

119 x 140 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

23.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry dual elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

19.1:1Reference

8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

1250Reference

Operating RPM

1200-2650Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.0 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

18.0 LReference

Oil capacity

14.8 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.46x3.54 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Aux. fuel

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7.6 LReference

Belt (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

Plows

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2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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21.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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23.3 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Belt power (max)

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23.3 kWReference

Max power

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21.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

Hy-GardReference

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Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

Hydrostatic: Infinite (2-range) F and Infinite (2-range) RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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Clutch

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mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Pressure

166.9 barReference

64.1 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

33.7 lpmReference

Total flow

39.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

567 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

26.9 LReference

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Front axle

3.9 LReference

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Capacity

100.2 ciReference

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Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

58.7 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.6 qtsReference

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Diameter

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24 cmReference

RPM

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1250Reference

Speed

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966.22 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

894 kgReference

2202 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

23x8.5-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

36x14.00-15Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

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Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

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Length

276 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

133 cmReference

220 cmReference

Operating weight

894 kgReference

2202 kgReference

Max weight

1980 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

27 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

18/28 cmReference

Rear tread

95 cmReference

142 to 223 cmReference

Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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10-38Reference

Ag front

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5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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10-38Reference

Height

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151 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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2467 kgReference

John Deere 2720 attachments

2720 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

PositiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Total cold cranking amps

500 CCAReference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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85Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 46 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 46 BackhoeReference

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John Deere 2720 Height

Hood

119 cmReference

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ROPS

175 cmReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Max Power

31.4 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

23.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

10.5 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,421 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

5.5 gpm (5 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

650 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

227.8 cmReference

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Overall Length

276.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

133.6 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

33 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

27.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

894.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

36x14.00-15 inchesReference

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Rear wheel tread range

95.5 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

23x8.5-12 inchesReference

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Front Wheel tread range

83.1 cmReference

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John Deere 50 attachments

50 Serial Number Location

50 Serial Numbers

1952

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5000001Reference

1953

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5001257Reference

1954

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5016620Reference

1955

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5021977Reference

1956

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5030600Reference

End

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5033751Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1572 kgReference

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.