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Deutz D 50

Built: 1960–1962 · Series: D-Reihe

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The Deutz D 50 is a model in the D-Reihe series. Production: 1960–1962. The engine delivers 46 hp (33.7 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,400 cm³. Rated speed is 2,100 rpm. The machine is 3,630 mm long, 1,865 mm wide and 1,730 mm high. The unladen weight is 2,135 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,230 mm. Ground clearance is 515 mm. Top speed is 20 km/h. The tank holds 54 litres. The engine is air-cooled. Tyres: front 6.00-19 ASF, rear 11-36 AS. The fuel is diesel. Construction: frameless unit construction. The gearbox offers 7 forward gears. There are also 3 reverse gears. The linkage is category II. The D-Reihe series covers 14 models. Rated output within it ranges from 14 to 52 hp; the D 50 sits in the upper part of that range with 46 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the D 40.1 bzw. D40.1S below it with 38 hp and the D 50.1S (D 55) above it with 52 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 920 to 2,270 kg; here the D 50 sits at the top of that range with 2,135 kg. 189 Deutz models across 25 series are on record.

Deutz D Series – Air-Cooled Compact Tractors of the Early 1960s, 10.2 to 38.1 kW and Operating Weight from 920 to 2,270 kg

The D series covered Deutz's compact tractors of the early 1960s, powered by the brand's characteristic air-cooled diesel engines. According to the register, output of the recorded models ranges from 10.2 to 38.1 kW, with models rated in horsepower spanning 15 to 52 hp, using one- to four-cylinder engines with displacement from 850 to 3,400 cm³.

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Recorded operating weight runs from 920 to 2,270 kg, wheelbase from 1,690 to 2,230 mm, and top speed of the listed models spans 17.7 to 30 km/h. Models such as the D 30 S-Plantage show that narrow-track variants for specialty crops were also offered within the series.

The air-cooled engines were considered robust and low-maintenance, since they needed no coolant or the wear parts that go with it. When buying a used D-series tractor, the engine variant matters most, as cylinder count and displacement differ considerably within the range.

The D series was built from 1959 to 1964, predating the international standardisation of the three-point hitch under ISO 730 in 1977, and in part even predating the power take-off speed of 540 revolutions per minute internationally fixed in 1965 under ISO R 500. Deutz still exists as an engine manufacturer today and continues to supply spare parts for its classic air-cooled units, easing the upkeep of these compact tractors.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Deutz D-Reihe

Technical data

Engine

Fueldieselcorrect
Power46 hp (33.7 kW)correct
Rated speed2,100 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,400 cm³correct
Coolingair-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length3,630 mmcorrect
Width1,865 mmcorrect
Height1,730 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,230 mmcorrect
Ground clearance515 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,135 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Driverear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox7/3-Getriebecorrect
Forward gears7correct
Reverse gears3correct
Front tyres6.00-19 ASFcorrect
Rear tyres11-36 AScorrect
Top speed20 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity54 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionframeless unit constructioncorrect

Other data

Linkage categoryCat IIcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 15.8 kW/t (34 kW / 2.1 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 30% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Deutz D 50 have?

The Deutz D 50 delivers 46 hp.

How much does the Deutz D 50 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,135 kg.

What engine does the Deutz D 50 have?

4 cylinders, 3,400 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Deutz D 50 go?

Top speed is 20 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Deutz D 50?

3,630 mm × 1,865 mm × 1,730 mm.

When was the Deutz D 50 built?

Production years: 1960–1962.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
  • Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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Other models in this series

D 15

D 15 P

D 25.1

D 25.1 S

D 25.2

D 30 S-Plantage

D 40 L (Werksbezeichnung D40.2)

D 40.1

D 40.1 bzw. D40.1S

D 40.2-Plantage

D 40L

D 50.1 S

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