Image not recorded
John DeereModel A
John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)
Utility
- power
- 50 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) vs John Deere 5050E
Image not recorded
John DeereModel B
John Deere 5050E
Utility
- power
- 50.2 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
John DeereJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5050E
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 5050E higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)2240 (1976-1979)50 hp
5050E50.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
2240 (1976-1979) is in the 45th percentile; 5050E is in the 46th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied2240 (1976-1979)179 ci
5050E179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
2240 (1976-1979) is in the 48th percentile; 5050E is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2240 (1976-1979)3
5050E3
Median Utility Tractor4
2240 (1976-1979) is in the 23rd percentile; 5050E is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 2240 (1976-1979) higher · +7 (+78%)2240 (1976-1979)16
5050E9
Median Utility Tractor12
2240 (1976-1979) is in the 73rd percentile; 5050E is in the 35th · 4,941 models
2240 (1976-1979) (A)5050E (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 2240 (1976-1979) | 5050E | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 3179DL | 3029 EWR | — |
| Power Output | 50hp | 50.2hp | ▲ 5050E+0.2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+400 RPM · +19% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 179ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-speed power shift | Partially Synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 143in | ▲ 5050E+8 in · +6% |
| Width | 63in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 78in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,949lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live or independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | II/I | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,250lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 0.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) | John Deere 5050E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.2 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 35th percentile (9)
Length
median 137 inA · 47th percentile (135 in)B · 59th percentile (143 in)
A · 2240 (1976-1979)B · 5050EMedian Utility Tractor