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David Brown 50D

David Brown 50D · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The David Brown 50D is a compact tractor, rated at 50 hp, and manufactured from 1953 to 1958. It features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a 6-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a listed weight of 2780 kg and is suited to working on plots of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
50 hp
Weight
2780 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
45 rows
Recorded power
50 hp
Recorded weight
2780 kg
Transmissions
6-speed gear
Production years
1953-1958
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerDavid BrownReference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

David Brown 4.1L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank54.9 LReference
Engine37.3 kWReference
David BrownReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 102 mmReference
Power37.3 kWReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM1800Reference
Idle RPM700-1800Reference
Oil capacity10.4 LReference
Coolant capacity18.9 LReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch10-inch dry discReference
Oil capacity22.7 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase207 cmReference
Weight2780 kgReference
Front tire7.50-18Reference
Rear tire14-30Reference
Ag front7.50-18Reference
Ag rear14-30Reference
Length342 cmReference
Width187 cmReference
Height (hood)165 cmReference
Ground clearance33 cmReference

50D Serial Numbers

1953VAD/6 10001Reference
1954VAD/6 ?????Reference
1955VAD/6 10400Reference
1956VAD/6 ?????Reference
1957VAD/6 ?????Reference
1958VAD/6 ?????Reference
FinalVAD/6 11260Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Speeds

With 14x30 rear tres,Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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