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John DeereModel A
John Deere 5050E
Utility
- power
- 50.2 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 5050E vs Massey Ferguson 253
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 253
Utility
- power
- 50.3 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 5050E
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 253
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 253 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)5050E50.2 hp
25350.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5050E is in the 46th percentile; 253 is in the 46th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5050E higher · +26 ci (+17%)5050E179 ci
253153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5050E is in the 48th percentile; 253 is in the 41st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5050E3
2533
Median Utility Tractor4
5050E is in the 23rd percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 5050E higher · +1 (+13%)5050E9
2538
Median Utility Tractor12
5050E is in the 35th percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
5050E (A)253 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5050E | 253 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | 3029 EWR | Diesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S | — |
| Power Output | 50.2hp | 50.3hp | ▲ 253+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ 253+150 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 153ci | ▲ 5050E+26 ci · +17% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 3.6in | ▲ 5050E+0.6 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5in | ▲ 253+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially Synchronized | Selective gear fixed ratio | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 143in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 86.6in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 4,950lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 5.3gpm | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live with two-stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | II/I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | 3 | II | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Multiple wet disc operated by foot pedals | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5050E | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 46th percentile (50.2 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 41st percentile (153 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · 5050EB · 253Median Utility Tractor