- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1987–1994
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 1950 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 3.179 TL-001 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 61.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
61.2 hp
45.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 6,151 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,788 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 13.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
John Deere 1950 (A) specs: key facts
The John Deere 1950 (A) was built from 1987 to 1994.
The John Deere 1950 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 45.6 kW (61.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 1950 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The John Deere 1950 (A) has a John Deere 3.179 TL-001 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.94 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 1950 (A) weighs 2,790 kg (6,151 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 1950 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 1950 (A) lifts 2,172 kg (4,788 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 1950 (A) delivers 50.2 L/min (13.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”
How much horsepower does a 1950 (A) have?
The only figure for the 1950 (A) is 61.2 hp (45.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”
What engine is in a 1950 (A)?
A 1950 (A) has a John Deere 3.179 TL-001, a 3-cylinder 2.94 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 3.179 TL-001 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179.4 ci · 2.94 L |
| Max torque | 185 lb·ft · 251 N·m @ 1,603 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”
How much will a 1950 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1950 (A) lifts 4,788 lb (2,172 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 13.3 gpm · 50.2 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,336 psi · 230 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 4,788 lb · 2,172 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 2,075 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”
What transmission does a 1950 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1950 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single disc clutch as driving clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical John Deere Power Steering with hydraulic steering assistance |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”
How much does a 1950 (A) weigh?
A 1950 (A) weighs 6,151 lb (2,790 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,151 lb · 2,790 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 9,259 lb · 4,200 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 3,285 lb · 1,490 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 7,055 lb · 3,200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 84.7 in · 2,151 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 148.2 in · 3,764 mm |
| Width | 73.0 in · 1,854 mm |
| Height | 95.8 in · 2,433 mm |
| Ground clearance | 24.4 in · 621 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 49.6–81.0 in · 1,260–2,057 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 59.1–70.9 in · 1,500–1,800 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.8 ft · 3.29 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”
What oil does a 1950 (A) take, and how much?
A 1950 (A) engine takes 6.3 qt (6.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 46.5 qt · 44.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1950 (A)?
Within 10% of its 61.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 373 (A)61.2 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1994Side by side with the 1950 (A) →
- Massey Ferguson 377 (A)61.2 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1994Side by side with the 1950 (A) →
- John Deere 2250 (A)61.2 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1994Side by side with the 1950 (A) →
- Massey Ferguson 362 (A)61.2 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1996Side by side with the 1950 (A) →
- Massey Ferguson 362/II61.2 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1997Side by side with the 1950 (A) →
- Lamborghini R-653 (DT)61.2 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1985Side by side with the 1950 (A) →
Common questions about the John Deere 1950 (A)
Is a 1950 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 1950 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1950 (A) have?
A 1950 (A) has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1950”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 1950 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49161 · revision 1008759. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document