Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1530 vs John Deere 5050D

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 1530

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
164 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1530 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5050D

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5050D specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
153050 hp
5050D50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1530 is in the 45th percentile; 5050D is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5050D higher · +15 ci (+9%)
1530164 ci
5050D179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1530 is in the 43rd percentile; 5050D is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15303
5050D3
Median Utility Tractor4

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 5050D is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
15308
5050D8
Median Utility Tractor12

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 5050D is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1530 (A)5050D (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15305050D—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recorded2.9L 3-cyl diesel—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,300RPM▲ 1530+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement164ci179ci▲ 5050D+15 ci · +9%
Bore4in4.2in▲ 5050D+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
TypeCollar shiftCollar shift gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
LengthNot recorded133in—
WidthNot recorded71.1in—
HeightNot recorded87.4in—
Operating Weight4,800lb4,034lb▲ 1530+766 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
Coolant2.8gal2.3gal▲ 1530+0.5 gal · +22%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5050DDifference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 46th percentile (4,800 lb)B · 37th percentile (4,034 lb)
A · 1530B · 5050DMedian Utility Tractor
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