Case IH Farmall 50C Gear vs John Deere 5050E

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 5050E leads 5 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 50C Gear and John Deere 5050E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 50C Gear	John Deere 5050E
Engine HP (hp)	50 hp	50 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	37 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 5,335 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	2,453 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 lb	▲ 3,192 lb
Lift Height (in)	112 in	▲ 113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 4,781 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 18.2 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 50C GearJohn Deere 5050E

Engine HPhp

▲50 hp

PTO HPhp

▲42.5 hp

37 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

▲5,335 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,500 lb

2,453 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,756 lb

▲3,192 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 50C Gear	John Deere5050E


Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	John Deere
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	50 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	42.5 hp	37 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail
Alternator	Not Published	70 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11.4 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	18.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	18.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	19.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Open operator station: 2.85 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	9.0 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.36 gal (9x3)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent, mechanical engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 2, convertible to 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	3,968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	3,192 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Position control, draft control, adjustable rate of drop

Transmission Type	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift	SyncShuttle
No. of Speeds	16 forward, 16 reverse	9F/3R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	dry clutch	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical, rear

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Not Published	Hydraulically actuated wet disk brakes, self-equalizing and self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	2WD or MFWD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	143.3 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Wheelbase	73.2 in	80.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	137.8 in (2WD); 183.1 in (4WD); 153.5 in (4WD, Carraro axle)
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	5,335 to 5,809 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	11L-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	14.9-28
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27/12LL-15 6PR R4; 10-16.5 8PR R4; 28X8.50-15 8PR R4; 12.5/80-18 12PR R4
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24 8PR R4; 19.5L-24 8PR R4; 16.9-30 10PR R4; 43X16.00-20 R4; 43X16.00-20 R4 (Premium); 18.4-30 10PR R4

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	512 or 520M
Loader Model	L360A	512 or 520M
Loader Lift Height	112 in	512: 113 in; 520M: 132 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	512: 2,453 lb; 520M: 3,523 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	512: 4,781 lb; 520M: 4,641 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

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Case IH Farmall 50C Gear vs John Deere 5050E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear or the John Deere 5050E?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 50 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear or the John Deere 5050E?: The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear leads on pto hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on weight at 5,335 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear or the John Deere 5050E?: The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,453 lb lb for the John Deere 5050E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear or the John Deere 5050E?: The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,192 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 50C Gear	John Deere 5050E
Engine HP (hp)	50 hp	50 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	37 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 5,335 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	2,453 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 lb	▲ 3,192 lb
Lift Height (in)	112 in	▲ 113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 4,781 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 18.2 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 50C GearJohn Deere 5050E

Engine HPhp

▲50 hp

PTO HPhp

▲42.5 hp

37 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

▲5,335 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,500 lb

2,453 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,756 lb

▲3,192 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 50C Gear	John Deere5050E


Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	John Deere
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	50 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	42.5 hp	37 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail
Alternator	Not Published	70 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11.4 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	18.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	18.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	19.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Open operator station: 2.85 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	9.0 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.36 gal (9x3)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent, mechanical engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 2, convertible to 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	3,968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	3,192 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Position control, draft control, adjustable rate of drop

Transmission Type	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift	SyncShuttle
No. of Speeds	16 forward, 16 reverse	9F/3R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	dry clutch	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical, rear

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Not Published	Hydraulically actuated wet disk brakes, self-equalizing and self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	2WD or MFWD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	143.3 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Wheelbase	73.2 in	80.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	137.8 in (2WD); 183.1 in (4WD); 153.5 in (4WD, Carraro axle)
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	5,335 to 5,809 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	11L-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	14.9-28
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27/12LL-15 6PR R4; 10-16.5 8PR R4; 28X8.50-15 8PR R4; 12.5/80-18 12PR R4
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24 8PR R4; 19.5L-24 8PR R4; 16.9-30 10PR R4; 43X16.00-20 R4; 43X16.00-20 R4 (Premium); 18.4-30 10PR R4

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	512 or 520M
Loader Model	L360A	512 or 520M
Loader Lift Height	112 in	512: 113 in; 520M: 132 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	512: 2,453 lb; 520M: 3,523 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	512: 4,781 lb; 520M: 4,641 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

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Case IH Farmall 50C Gear vs John Deere 5050E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear or the John Deere 5050E?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 50 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear or the John Deere 5050E?

The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear leads on pto hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on weight at 5,335 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear or the John Deere 5050E?

The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,453 lb lb for the John Deere 5050E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear or the John Deere 5050E?

The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,192 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear.

Case IH Farmall 50C Gear vs John Deere 5050E

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