Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5050E or the Kioti DK5020?

The John Deere 5050E leads on engine hp at 50.9 hp hp, compared to 50.3 hp hp for the Kioti DK5020.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5050E or the Kioti DK5020?

The Kioti DK5020 leads on pto hp at 41.5 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5050E or the Kioti DK5020?

The John Deere 5050E leads on loader lift at 3,225 lb lb, compared to 2,474 lb lb for the Kioti DK5020.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5050E or the Kioti DK5020?

The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,716 lb lb for the Kioti DK5020.

John Deere 5050E vs Kioti DK5020

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the John Deere 5050E leads 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: John Deere 5050E and Kioti DK5020.

Want a third or fourth machine in the mix? Open this matchup in the comparison tool and add up to two more.

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5050E	Kioti DK5020
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 50.9 hp	50.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	37 hp	▲ 41.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,225 lb	2,474 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,197 lb	2,716 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 124 in	107.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,354 lbf	3,895 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 18.2 gpm	14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	16.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5050EKioti DK5020

Engine HPhp

▲50.9 hp

50.3 hp

PTO HPhp

37 hp

▲41.5 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲3,225 lb

2,474 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,197 lb

2,716 lb

Share↓ Image 𝕏 f ✉

Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere5050E	KiotiDK5020


PTO Power	37 hp @ 100 rpm	41.5 hp
Alternator	60 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry type, dual element	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled	Diesel, 4-cycle, water-cooled engine
Fuel System	Electronically controlled, high-pressure common rail	Not Published
Displacement	179 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	John Deere PowerTech 3029 EWR	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	50.9 hp @ 100 rpm	50.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump (implement + steering)	Gear
Steering Flow	6.8 gpm	4.94 gpm
Implement Flow	11.4 gpm	9.62 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	18.2 gpm	14.56 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm at a single rear SCV	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	18.2 gpm	14.56 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2,083 engine rpm; mechanical shift	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control with draft control; adjustable rate of drop	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,968 lb	2,998 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II; convertible to Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,197 lb	2,716 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20 4PR R3; 44X18.00-20 4PR R3 (Premium)	5.7 gal-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	33X15.50-15 6PR R3; 33X12.50-15 6PR R3; 29X12.5-15 4PR R3 (Premium)	29X12.5-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24 8PR R4; 5.2 gal-24 8PR R4; 16.9-30 10PR R4; 43X16.00-20 R4; 43X16.00-20 R4 (Premium); 18.4-30 10PR R4	14.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	27/12LL-15 6PR R4; 10-16.5 8PR R4; 28X8.50-15 8PR R4; 12.5/80-18 12PR R4	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-28 6PR R1; 16.9-30 6PR R1; 18.4-30 6PR R1; 460/85R30 R1; 460/85R30 R1W	13.6-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-24 10PR R1; 12.4-24 8PR R1; 320/85R24 R1; 320/85R24 R1W	8.0-16

Coolant Capacity	Open operator station: 2.85 gal	0.89 gal (engine only)
Crankcase Capacity	9.0 qt (with filter)	1.95 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open operator station: 15.6 ± 0.44 gal (71 ± 0.5 gal)	11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2WD: 16.1 qt; MFWD: 8.0 qt	1.48 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.36 gal (9x3)	11.4 gal

Loader Lift Height	124 in	107.7 in (to pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	4,354 lb (measured at pivot)	3,895 lb (at pivot pins)
Quick Attach Loader System	Parkable loader (parking system; no tools required for removal/installation); optional John Deere skid steer attachment carrier (tool-free attachment changes)	Quick attach (QA) bucket
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3,225 lb (measured at pivot)	2,474 lb @ 59.84 in pivot pin height

Clutch	Dual clutch, 11 in (PowrReverser)	Dry Single Stage
No. of Speeds	9F/3R	8F/8R
Transmission Type	SyncShuttle	Synchronized Shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	16.71 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	16.28 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Rear differential lock (standard)

Brakes	Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes	Wet Disc Type
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydraulic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; MFWD optional	Mechanical 4WD
Drawbar Capacity	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)	1,655 lb (Vertical Load)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with retractable seat belt	Not Published

Wheelbase	80.7 in	71.3 in
Overall Width	Not Published	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	96.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	137.8 in (2WD); 183.1 in (4WD); 153.5 in (4WD, Carraro axle)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	143.3 in	124.3 in

Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection Kioti DK10/20 & CK10/20 with 6 bolt Grill Guard Brush Screen Insert $250.00

John Deere 5050E vs Kioti DK5020: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5050E or the Kioti DK5020?: The John Deere 5050E leads on engine hp at 50.9 hp hp, compared to 50.3 hp hp for the Kioti DK5020.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5050E or the Kioti DK5020?: The Kioti DK5020 leads on pto hp at 41.5 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5050E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5050E or the Kioti DK5020?: The John Deere 5050E leads on loader lift at 3,225 lb lb, compared to 2,474 lb lb for the Kioti DK5020.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5050E or the Kioti DK5020?: The John Deere 5050E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,716 lb lb for the Kioti DK5020.