Compare/John Deere 50 vs John Deere 950

John Deere 50 vs John Deere 950

Verdict: John Deere 50 vs John Deere 950

The John Deere 50 and the John Deere 950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. John Deere 50 is the lighter machine (2,202 kg vs 2,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 950 is the newer design (1978 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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John Deere

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Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

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

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

Total built

731 (LP-gas)Reference

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Steering

powerReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$12,000 (1988 )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

58.7 LReference

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Aux. fuel

7.6 LReference

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Belt (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Plows

2Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

21.0 kWReference

16.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

23.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.1 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

119 x 140 mmReference

90 x 90 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

paper elementReference

Rated RPM

1250Reference

2400Reference

Firing order

1-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

18.0 LReference

6.2 LReference

Compression

8:1Reference

20.4:1Reference

Belt power (max)

23.3 kWReference

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Max power

21.0 kWReference

16.5 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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23.1 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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23.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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20.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,400Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.54x3.54 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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20.4:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled | 6.5 qtsReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

210mm dry discReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Pressure

64.1 barReference

140.0 barReference

Pump flow

33.7 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live two-stage clutchReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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20.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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20.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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19.9 LReference

Capacity

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19.9 LReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position controlReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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20.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

228 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

2202 kgReference

589 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

10-38Reference

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

10-38Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

337 cmReference

309 cmReference

Height

151 cmReference

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Operating weight

2202 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2467 kgReference

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Front tread

18/28 cmReference

114 to 144 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 223 cmReference

115 to 150 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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27/8.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-28Reference

Height (hood)

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134 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

4WD Shipping

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1360 kgReference

2WD Operating

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1224 kgReference

Ballasted

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1639 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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374 kgReference

John Deere 50 attachments

50 Serial Number Location

50 Serial Numbers

1952

5000001Reference

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1953

5001257Reference

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1954

5016620Reference

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1955

5021977Reference

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1956

5030600Reference

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End

5033751Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

24 cmReference

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Width

220 cmReference

135 cmReference

RPM

1250Reference

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Speed

966.22 meters/minReference

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Fuel

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32.2 LReference

Electrical

Ground

PositiveReference

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

85Reference

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Charging amps

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25Reference

Battery CCA

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570Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 30HReference

Total cold cranking amps

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570Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

13.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1572 kgReference

1386 kgReference

Fuel use

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7.2 l/hourReference

John Deere 950 attachments

950 Serial Number Location

950 Serial Numbers

1978

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1024Reference

1979

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5229Reference

1980

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10453Reference

1981

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14893Reference

1982

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16204Reference

1983

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18204Reference

1984

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20007Reference

1985

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23001Reference

1986

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26001Reference

1987

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28501Reference

1988

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30082Reference

Final

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31853Reference

Questions

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Overall width

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213 cmReference

John Deere 8A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 1550 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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172 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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332 cmReference

Loading height

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166 cmReference

Bucket force

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1409 kgReference

John Deere 1550 Backhoe

Digging depth

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236 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Dipperstick force

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666 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Power

Rated Power

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31 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,030 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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134.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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309.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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11.2-24, 12.4-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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5.00-15Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, powerReference

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.