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John Deere R vs Case C50

A detailed comparison of the John Deere R and the Case C50. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
John Deere R3450.0 kg (7605.9 lbs)
Case C503445.0 kg (7594.9 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere RJohn Deere RAgricultural TractorsCase C50Case C50Agricultural Tractors
Tractor TypeFarm TractorUtility Tractor
Weight3450.0 kg (7605.9 lbs)3445.0 kg (7594.9 lbs)
Transmission TypeGear type with dry disc clutch—
Length373.0 cm (146.9 in.)—
Years Made1949-19541998-2002
Engine ModelJohn DeerePerkins 903.27
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders23
Horsepower (Drawbar)35.0 HP (26.1 kW) at 1.000 rpm—
Displacement6808 cc (415.5 cu in.)2704 cc (165.0 cu in.)
Bore14.61 cm (5.75 in.)9.50 cm (3.74 in.)
Stroke20.29 cm (7.99 in.)12.70 cm (5.00 in.)
Rear PTO TypeLiveIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM540 or 540/1000 RPM
Compression Ratio16.0:117.25:1
Battery6 V12 V, CCA 650A or 810A
StarterElectricElectric
Height198.0 cm (78.0 in.)—
Wheelbase217.0 cm (85.4 in.)211.0 cm (2WD: 80.7 in. (205.0 cm) 4WD: 83.1 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity83.3 l (22.0 gal)75.7 l (20.0 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity9.0 l (2.4 gal)36.5 l (2WD: 9.0 gal (34.1 l) 4WD: 9.6 gal)
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse8 forward and 8 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Max. Travel Speed4.0 km/h (Forward: 11.5 MPH (18.5 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH)29.1 km/h (Forward: 19.8 MPH (31.8 km/h) Reverse: 18.1 MPH)
BrakesMechanical drumDifferential hydraulic wet disc
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post ROPS with straddle platform
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power
Front TiresAg: 7.50-18Ag: 30×6Ag: 7.50-16
Rear TiresAg: 14-34, 15-34Ag: 54×12Ag: 14.9-28
Horsepower—39.5 kW (53.0 HP)
Lift Capacity—2310.0 kg (3659.7 lbs (1660.0 kg) Optional: 5092.7 lbs)
Pump Flow—48.1 LPM (12.7 GPM)
Torque Power—1200 RPM
Torque Speed—189.8 N·m (140.0 lb-ft)
Rated RPM—2250 RPM
Oil Capacity—7.6 l (2.0 gal)
Coolant Capacity—11.9 l (3.1 gal)
Differential Lock—Mechanical
Drawbar Category—II/I
Hitch Type—Mechanical
Hydraulic Type—Open center
Total Flow—59.4 LPM (15.7 GPM)
Working Pressure—172.4 bar (2500.0 psi)
Valves—0 to 3

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