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John Deere 5050E vs John Deere 70 Standard
Verdict: John Deere 5050E vs John Deere 70 Standard
The John Deere 5050E and the John Deere 70 Standard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. John Deere 70 Standard is the lighter machine (3,345 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 1954). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
50 hp
50 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
With 15-30 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Total built
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336 (LP-gas)Reference
Steering
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powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
71.9 LReference
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Engine (gross)
37.4 kWReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
156 x 162 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
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Emission control
diesel exhaust catalyst and exhaust gas recirculationReference
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Power (gross)
37.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
1125Reference
Torque
208.8 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1500Reference
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Starter
electricReference
Gasoline pony engineReference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
3Reference
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Emissions compliance
Final Tier 4Reference
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Engine torque at rated speed
209 NmReference
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Aspiration
TurbochargedReference
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Belt (claimed)
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37.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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16:1Reference
Firing order
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1-2Reference
Coolant capacity
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26.5 LReference
Oil capacity
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6.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
SyncShuttleReference
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Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
mechanical dry discReference
Transmission Type
Sync ShuttleReference
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forward and reverse options
9F/3RReference
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Wheel Drive
MFWDReference
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Rear Axle Drive Type
PlanetaryReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
27.6 kWReference
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Type
partially synchronizedReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Rear valves
1 or 2Reference
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Mid valves
3Reference
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Pump flow
48.4 lpmReference
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SCV flow
43.1 lpmReference
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Total flow
71.2 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
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Control
top link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
1799 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1447 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2100Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
204 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
5335 to 5809 poundsReference
3345 kgReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
6.50x18Reference
2WD Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11L-15. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
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Length
363 cmReference
329 cmReference
2WD Shipping
2419 kgReference
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4WD Shipping
2634 kgReference
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Max Drawbar
759 kgReference
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Rear tire
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15-30Reference
Ag front
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7.50x18Reference
Ag rear
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18-26Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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205 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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222 cmReference
Shipping weight
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3345 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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33 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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64 cmReference
Rear axle
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79 by 2200 mmReference
Front tread
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132 to 172 cmReference
Rear tread
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157 to 152 cmReference
John Deere 5050E attachments
5050E Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
60Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
85Reference
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Alternator size
70 ampReference
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Battery options
12 VReference
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Batteries
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1 (diesel)Reference
Attachment overview
Speeds
General
Make & Model
NJDXL02.9,339Reference
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Creeper
Kit available for OOS SyncShuttle™ 9F/3R transmissionReference
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SCV control
Joystick: MechanicalReference
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Drawbar Maximum vertical load
1,120.4 kgReference
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Rear Axle Type
FlangeReference
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Display
Simple automotive-style instrument clusterReference
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Country of manufacturer
Sub assembly in Pune, India, Final assembly in Augusta, GAReference
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Working lights
HalogenReference
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Type of headlight bulb
HalogenReference
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Type of beacon bulb
Kit: HalogenReference
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Capacities
Capacity
179 cu. in.Reference
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Diameter
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32 cmReference
Width
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220 cmReference
RPM
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1125Reference
Speed
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1155.19 meters/minReference
Power
Max Power
50 hpReference
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Rated Power
50 hpReference
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Power boost
0 percentReference
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PTO
PTO Power
37 hpReference
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PTO torque rise
22 percentReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO Control
Mechanical (lever)Reference
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Rear PTO RPM
540 rpmReference
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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed
2,100 rpmReference
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Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
68.8 l/minReference
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Remote Valves
5Reference
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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
TwoReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 2; convertible to 1Reference
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Rear Hitch Sensing Type
Top linkReference
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Dimensions & weight
Turning radius
3.1 mReference
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Overall weight
2,419.9 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
2WD: 14.9-28 R1 Bias\\nMFWD: 14.9-28 R1 BiasReference
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Operator station
Cab Seat Type
MechanicalReference
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Variants
70
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row-cropReference
70S
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standard treadReference
70HC
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high-cropReference
70 Standard Serial Number Location
70 Standard Serial Numbers
1954
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7014800Reference
1955
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7014803Reference
1956
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7031300Reference
Final
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7043757Reference
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.


