David Brown 50D

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The David Brown 50D is a utility tractor that was made from 1953 to 1958. It has a 2WD drive system and a manual steering type. The tractor comes with a gear transmission that has 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers good control over their speed.

Under the hood, the 50D has a 6-cylinder diesel engine made by David Brown. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with an above-average displacement of 248 ci. It produces 50 hp at 1800 rpm, which is about average power for tractors of its time. The tractor weighs 6130 lb, making it a bit heavier than many other models. It has a rear PTO that spins at 540 rpm, useful for running various farm tools. The 50D has an open operator station and uses mechanical drum brakes for stopping.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 50 hp (37.3 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6130 lb (2781 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

David Brown 50D vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the David Brown 50D is Average. It is greater than 49% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the David Brown 50D is Average. It is greater than 64% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the David Brown 50D is Above Average. It is greater than 73% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the David Brown 50D is Poor. It is greater than 7% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors