Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) vs John Deere 5050D

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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
John DeereJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5050D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
2240 (1976-1979)50 hp
5050D50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2240 (1976-1979) is in the 45th percentile; 5050D is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
2240 (1976-1979)179 ci
5050D179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2240 (1976-1979) is in the 48th percentile; 5050D is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2240 (1976-1979)3
5050D3
Median Utility Tractor4

2240 (1976-1979) is in the 23rd percentile; 5050D is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2240 (1976-1979) higher · +8 (+100%)
2240 (1976-1979)16
5050D8
Median Utility Tractor12

2240 (1976-1979) is in the 73rd percentile; 5050D is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

2240 (1976-1979) (A)5050D (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model2240 (1976-1979)5050D—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model3179DL2.9L 3-cyl diesel—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,300RPM▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci179ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
TypeTwo-speed power shiftCollar shift gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
Length135in133in▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+2 in · +2%
Width63in71.1in▲ 5050D+8.1 in · +13%
Height78in87.4in▲ 5050D+9.4 in · +12%
Operating Weight4,949lb4,034lb▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+915 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen Center—
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
TypeLive or independentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,250lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
Coolant0.7gal2.3gal▲ 5050D+1.6 gal · +229%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5050DDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

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 · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,949 lb)B · 37th percentile (4,034 lb)
A · 2240 (1976-1979)B · 5050DMedian Utility Tractor
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