John Deere 50

1952–195633 HPLP gasfarm
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
15
Found
Known Issues
157
18 high severity
Auction Records
402
Avg €116,287
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power33 HP
Engine (kW)25 kW
Fuel TypeLP gas
Transmissionunsynchronized gear
Categoryfarm
Production Years1952–1956
Variants2 found

Safety Recalls

15 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R350 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R350 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R250 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R350 (Japanese market, reference 1237620)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the wiring. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

WiringJP
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R250 (Japanese market, reference 1237620)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the wiring. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

WiringJP
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Known Issues

157 reported
18 high92 low47 medium
Repeated PTO gearbox failures and shaft issues
high

Model 450 baler with approximately 2,000 hours experienced repeated gearbox failures requiring 2 replacements, PTO shaft replacement, and multiple sensor replacements within 2 years of operation.

pto
Brake pad material found in hydraulic fluid
high

Brake pad pieces discovered in hydraulic fluid during sump screen inspection, indicating brake pad wear or failure contaminating the hydraulic system.

brakes
PTO system failure
high

Model 450 baler with ~2,000 hours experienced repeated gearbox failures (2 replacements), PTO shaft replacement, multiple sensor replacements after 2 years. Called 'lemon'; dealer/Deere unresponsive.

transmission
Multiple reliability issues reported
high

950 model has been problematic with unspecified issues causing significant maintenance concerns.

structural
Tractor stuck in neutral, won't engage gear
high

Tractor became stuck in neutral and cannot engage forward or reverse gears after implement (flail mower) stopped functioning during operation. No visible damage reported.

transmission
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Market Value

Average
€116,287
Median
€120,541
Range:€736 €284,900
Avg Hours:3,596 hrs
Records:402 sales
Recent Sales
Ritchie Bros€25,760
1,963 hours
2003 · Ritchie Bros€18,400
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 3,596 hrs6,000
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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