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John Deere 50F to 70R specifications

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John Deere 50F to 70R: tractors.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
50F	Rated Power (gross) 49 hp Weight 4,475 lb
60C	Rated Power (gross) 58 hp Weight 4,189 lb
70A	Power 68 hp Pump flow 13.1 gpm
70C	Rated Power (gross) 70 hp Weight 4,519 lb
70F	Rated Power (gross) 70 hp Weight 4,519 lb
70R	Power 68 hp Engine VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel

50F to 70R specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
John Deere	50F to 70R	6	50F, 60C, 70A, 70C, 70F, and 70R

Engine
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F	70R
Engine	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel	VM Motori 3.0L 4-cyl diesel	VM Motori 3.0L 4-cyl diesel	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel

Specification	60C	70C
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal

Transmissions
Specification	50F	60C	70C	70F
Transmissions	16-speed; 8-speed	16-speed; 8-speed	16-speed; 8-speed	16-speed; 8-speed

Power
Specification	50F	60C	70C	70F
Engine (gross)	49 hp	58 hp	70 hp	70 hp

Specification	70A	70R
Engine	68 hp	68 hp

Mechanical
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F	70R
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS. Cab optional	Four-wheel drive; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS. Cab optional	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS	Four-wheel drive; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS

Hydraulics
Specification	50F	70F
Type	open center	open center

Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F
Pump flow	10.3 gpm	10.3 gpm	13.1 gpm	10.3 gpm	10.3 gpm

Specification	60C	70A	70C
Pressure	2,611 psi	2,611 psi	2,611 psi

Tractor hitch
Specification	50F	60C	70C	70F
Rear Type	II/I	II/I	II/I	II/I
Rear lift (at ends)	5,071 lb	5,071 lb	5,071 lb	5,071 lb

Specification	60C	70C
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	3,197 lb	3,197 lb

Power take-off (PTO)
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F
Rear PTO Type	540	540	540	540	540

Specification	60C	70C
Rear PTO	independent	independent
Engine RPM	540@2430	540@2430

Dimensions & Tires
Specification	50F	60C	70F
Wheelbase	68.5 in	66.5 in	72.8 in

Specification	50F	60C	70C	70F
Weight	4,475 lb	4,189 lb	4,519 lb	4,519 lb
Front tire	8.25-16	240/70R16	260/70R14	250/80-18
Rear tire	340/85-24	320/70R24	360/70R24	380/85-24

Electrical
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F	70R
Ground	negative	negative	negative	negative	negative	negative
Charging system	alternator	alternator	alternator	alternator	alternator	alternator
Battery volts	12	12	12	12	12	12

Specification	50F	60C	70C	70F	70R
Charging amps	55	55	55	55	55

Engine Detail
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F	70R
Displacement	127.1 cu in	127.1 cu in	127.1 cu in	181.2 cu in	181.2 cu in	127.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm	3.70x4.21 in / 94 x 107 mm	3.70x4.21 in / 94 x 107 mm	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm
Rated RPM	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600
Torque	107 lb-ft	145.3 lb-ft	162 lb-ft	155.6 lb-ft	154.9 lb-ft	162 lb-ft
Torque RPM	1200	1400	1400	1400	1400	1400
Starter	electric	electric	electric	electric	electric	electric
Starter volts	12	12	12	12	12	12
Engine Detail	VM Motori D703; diesel; 3-cylinder	VM Motori D703T; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder	VM Motori D703T; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder	VM Motori D754; diesel; 4-cylinder	VM Motori D754; diesel; 4-cylinder	VM Motori D703T; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder

Specification	50F	60C	70C	70F
Rated Power (gross)	49 hp	58 hp	70 hp	70 hp

Specification	60C	70C
Fuel system	direct injection	direct injection
Oil capacity	5.3 qts	5.3 qts
Coolant capacity	9.5 qts	9.5 qts

Specification	60C	70A	70C	70R
Air cleaner	dry	dry	dry	dry

Specification	70A	70R
Power	68 hp	68 hp

Transmission options
Specification	50F	60C	70C	70F
Transmission options	16-speed; 8-speed	16-speed; 8-speed	16-speed; 8-speed	16-speed; 8-speed

Transmission and speeds
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F	70R
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse	16 forward and 8 reverse	12 forward and 4 reverse	16 forward and 8 reverse	16 forward and 8 reverse	16 forward and reverse
Clutch	254mm mechanical dry disc	mechanical dry disc	hydraulic dry disc	mechanical dry disc	254mm mechanical dry disc	280mm hydraulic dry disc

Specification	60C	70C
Oil capacity	37 qts	37 qts

Specification	70A	70R
Transmission	12-speed	16-speed

John Deere 50F Tires
Specification	50F
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 8.25-16 Rear: 340/85-24

Dimensions and weight
Specification	50F	60C	70F
Length	138 in	128 in	142.3 in

Specification	50F	70F
Height	86.6 in	86.6 in

Specification	60C
Width	50.8 in*Minimum width
Height (ROPS)	80.7 in
Height (cab)	85.4 in
Front tread	39.3 to 58 in / 99 to 147 cm
Rear tread	41.1 to 57 in / 104 to 144 cm

John Deere 60C Tires
Specification	60C
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 240/70R16 Rear: 320/70R24

John Deere 70C Tires
Specification	70C
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 260/70R14 Rear: 360/70R24

John Deere 70F Tires
Specification	70F
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 250/80-18 Rear: 380/85-24

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
50F to 70R	49

Ratios
Figure	50F	60C	70C	70F
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	10.9	13.8	15.5	15.5
Hitch lift as a share of machine weight	113%	76%	71%	112%

Figure	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.21 gpm	0.18 gpm	0.19 gpm	0.15 gpm	0.15 gpm

Figure	60C	70C
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.23 gal	0.19 gal

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	tractor

50F to 70R: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
TractorByNet	tractor	John Deere and the 60C, 70A	16

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
hydraulics	3
parts and manuals	2

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
hydraulics	3	19%
parts and manuals	2	13%

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50F to 70R: dated market and recall observations — Dated listing search
Date	Listing index	Equipment class	Names queried	Result
2026-09-24	TractorHouse (tractorhouse.com)	tractor	50F, 60C, 70A	No matching offers in this snapshot

Dated CPSC search
Date	Database	Names queried	Result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	John Deere; 50F, 60C, 70A	No matching recall in the stated search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 50F — TractorData. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 60C — TractorData. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 70A — TractorData. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 70C — TractorData. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 70F — TractorData. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 70R — TractorData. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: TractorByNet thread index for John Deere 50F to 70R — TractorByNet. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for John Deere — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

John Deere 50F to 70R: Configuration records

50F

Specification	Source figure
Transmission and speeds
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Power
Engine (gross)	49 hp
Hydraulics
Pump flow	10.3 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift (at ends)	5,071 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire	8.25-16
Rear tire	340/85-24
Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Battery volts	12
Engine Detail
Displacement	127.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12
Torque	107 lb-ft
Torque RPM	1200
Rated Power (gross)	49 hp
Starter	electric
Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 8.25-16 Rear: 340/85-24
Dimensions and weight
Length	138 in
Height	86.6 in
Additional specifications
Engine	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel
Clutch	254mm mechanical dry disc
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS
Type	open center
Wheelbase	68.5 in
Weight	4,475 lb
Engine Detail	VM Motori D703; diesel; 3-cylinder
Transmissions	16-speed; 8-speed
Transmission options	16-speed; 8-speed

Source

60C

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Fuel tank	13.2 gal
Transmission and speeds
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Power
Engine (gross)	58 hp
Hydraulics
Pump flow	10.3 gpm
Pressure	2,611 psi
Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift (at ends)	5,071 lb
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	3,197 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
Engine RPM	540@2430
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire	240/70R16
Rear tire	320/70R24
Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Battery volts	12
Engine Detail
Displacement	127.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12
Torque	145.3 lb-ft
Torque RPM	1400
Rated Power (gross)	58 hp
Air cleaner	dry
Fuel system	direct injection
Starter	electric
Coolant capacity	9.5 qts
Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 240/70R16 Rear: 320/70R24
Dimensions and weight
Length	128 in
Width	50.8 in*Minimum width
Height (ROPS)	80.7 in
Height (cab)	85.4 in
Front tread	39.3 to 58 in / 99 to 147 cm
Rear tread	41.1 to 57 in / 104 to 144 cm
Additional specifications
Engine	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel
Oil capacity	37 qts
Clutch	mechanical dry disc
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS. Cab optional
Wheelbase	66.5 in
Weight	4,189 lb
Engine Detail	VM Motori D703T; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder
Transmissions	16-speed; 8-speed
Transmission options	16-speed; 8-speed

Source

70A

Specification	Source figure
Transmission and speeds
Transmission	12-speed
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Hydraulics
Pump flow	13.1 gpm
Pressure	2,611 psi
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540
Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Battery volts	12
Engine Detail
Displacement	127.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12
Torque	162 lb-ft
Torque RPM	1400
Air cleaner	dry
Starter	electric
Additional specifications
Engine	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel
Clutch	hydraulic dry disc
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS
Power	68 hp
Engine Detail	VM Motori D703T; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder

Source

70C

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Fuel tank	13.2 gal
Transmission and speeds
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Power
Engine (gross)	70 hp
Hydraulics
Pump flow	10.3 gpm
Pressure	2,611 psi
Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift (at ends)	5,071 lb
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	3,197 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
Engine RPM	540@2430
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire	260/70R14
Rear tire	360/70R24
Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Battery volts	12
Engine Detail
Displacement	181.2 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.70x4.21 in / 94 x 107 mm
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12
Torque	155.6 lb-ft
Torque RPM	1400
Rated Power (gross)	70 hp
Air cleaner	dry
Fuel system	direct injection
Starter	electric
Coolant capacity	9.5 qts
Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 260/70R14 Rear: 360/70R24
Additional specifications
Engine	VM Motori 3.0L 4-cyl diesel
Oil capacity	37 qts
Clutch	mechanical dry disc
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS. Cab optional
Weight	4,519 lb
Engine Detail	VM Motori D754; diesel; 4-cylinder
Transmissions	16-speed; 8-speed
Transmission options	16-speed; 8-speed

Source

70F

Specification	Source figure
Transmission and speeds
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Power
Engine (gross)	70 hp
Hydraulics
Pump flow	10.3 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift (at ends)	5,071 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire	250/80-18
Rear tire	380/85-24
Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Battery volts	12
Engine Detail
Displacement	181.2 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.70x4.21 in / 94 x 107 mm
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12
Torque	154.9 lb-ft
Torque RPM	1400
Rated Power (gross)	70 hp
Starter	electric
Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 250/80-18 Rear: 380/85-24
Dimensions and weight
Length	142.3 in
Height	86.6 in
Additional specifications
Engine	VM Motori 3.0L 4-cyl diesel
Clutch	254mm mechanical dry disc
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS
Type	open center
Wheelbase	72.8 in
Weight	4,519 lb
Engine Detail	VM Motori D754; diesel; 4-cylinder
Transmissions	16-speed; 8-speed
Transmission options	16-speed; 8-speed

Source

70R

Specification	Source figure
Transmission and speeds
Transmission	16-speed
Gears	16 forward and reverse
Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Battery volts	12
Engine Detail
Displacement	127.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12
Torque	162 lb-ft
Torque RPM	1400
Air cleaner	dry
Starter	electric
Additional specifications
Engine	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel
Clutch	280mm hydraulic dry disc
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS
Power	68 hp
Engine Detail	VM Motori D703T; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder

Source

Compare John Deere 50F, 60C, 70A, 70C, 70F, 70R

Engine
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F	70R
Engine	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel	VM Motori 3.0L 4-cyl diesel	VM Motori 3.0L 4-cyl diesel	VM Motori 2.1L 3-cyl diesel

Mechanical
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F	70R
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS. Cab optional	Four-wheel drive; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS. Cab optional	Four-wheel drive; Power steering; Disc brakes; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS	Four-wheel drive; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS

Electrical
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F	70R
Ground	negative	negative	negative	negative	negative	negative
Charging system	alternator	alternator	alternator	alternator	alternator	alternator
Battery volts	12	12	12	12	12	12

Engine Detail
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F	70R
Displacement	127.1 cu in	127.1 cu in	127.1 cu in	181.2 cu in	181.2 cu in	127.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm	3.70x4.21 in / 94 x 107 mm	3.70x4.21 in / 94 x 107 mm	3.70x3.94 in / 94 x 100 mm
Rated RPM	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600	2600
Torque	107 lb-ft	145.3 lb-ft	162 lb-ft	155.6 lb-ft	154.9 lb-ft	162 lb-ft
Torque RPM	1200	1400	1400	1400	1400	1400
Starter	electric	electric	electric	electric	electric	electric
Starter volts	12	12	12	12	12	12
Engine Detail	VM Motori D703; diesel; 3-cylinder	VM Motori D703T; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder	VM Motori D703T; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder	VM Motori D754; diesel; 4-cylinder	VM Motori D754; diesel; 4-cylinder	VM Motori D703T; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder

Transmission and speeds
Specification	50F	60C	70A	70C	70F	70R
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse	16 forward and 8 reverse	12 forward and 4 reverse	16 forward and 8 reverse	16 forward and 8 reverse	16 forward and reverse
Clutch	254mm mechanical dry disc	mechanical dry disc	hydraulic dry disc	mechanical dry disc	254mm mechanical dry disc	280mm hydraulic dry disc

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John Deere 50F to 70R specifications

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John Deere 50F to 70R: Configuration records