Overview
The CaseIH Farmall 50 is a compact utility tractor produced between 2008 and 2011 in Dublin, Georgia, powered by a 50 hp Shibaura 2.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine. It was manufactured in two primary configurations: an economy ROPS model with a 12-speed synchro shuttle transmission and a deluxe cab version featuring a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Performance benchmarks from Nebraska Tractor Test 1938A recorded a maximum PTO output of 44.64 hp and a fuel consumption rate of 4.0 gallons per hour.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Layout:
The tractor is equipped with either a 12-speed synchronized shuttle transmission using four gears in three ranges or a CVT system featuring a steel chain, variable-diameter pulleys, and three speed modes.
Verified PTO Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1938A, the 2.2L Shibaura engine achieved a maximum tested PTO power of 44.64 hp, compared to the manufacturer's claimed 40.0 hp for the CVT model.
Hydraulic and Lift Specifications:
The hydraulic system provides a total flow of 14.9 gpm and supports a Category I rear hitch with a rated lift capacity of 2,330 lbs measured at 24 inches.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Dublin, Georgia, USA / The Farmall 50 was originally named the DX50. The Farmall 50 was available in two basic versions. An economy version with ROPS and 12-speed shuttle, and a deluxe version with CVT, cab, higher lift, and optional mid PTO. |
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| Distributor | CaseIH |
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
| Original price | $29,500 (2011 shuttle ROPS ) |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 2.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.937 inches (84 x 100 mm) |
| Compression | 22.4:1 |
| Description | Shibaura N844L / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 135.2 ci (2.2 L) |
| Power (gross) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 40.0 hp (CVT) (29.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 44.64 hp (33.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | Four synchronized gears in three ranges. / The mechanical CVT uses a steel chain between variable-diameter pulleys. Three speed modes (low, medium, high) with variable reactivity. Left-hand shuttle lever. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Synchro Shuttle / CVT |
| Type | continuously variable transmission |
| Description | continuously variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 12-speed |
| Description | continuously variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab with air-conditioning standard on CVT-equipped tractor. |
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| Description | Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 9.8 gpm (37.1 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 5.1 gpm (19.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 14.9 gpm (56.4 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,330 lbs (1056 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO | optional with CVT |
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| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 600 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 (ROPS) |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 8-16 |
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| Ag rear | 14.9-24 |
| Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
| Industrial rear | 17.5x24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x10.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 12.3 inches (31 cm) |
| Front tread | 49.3 inches (125 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 90.79 inches (230 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 95 inches (241 cm) |
| Length | 125.2 inches (318 cm) |
| Rear tread | 51.2 to 67.4 inches (130 to 171 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3,522 lbs (ROPS shuttle) (1597 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 73.5 inches (186 cm) |
| Width | 66.6 inches (min) (169 cm) |
| Front tire | 8-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
| Weight | 3522 to 4136 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 73.5 inches (186 cm) |
CaseIH Farmall 50 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1938A
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDDecember 2 - 3, 2008Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1938A file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 44.64 hp (33.3 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 43.62 hp (32.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 41.54 hp (31.0 kW) |
Variants
| T2330 | similar tractor |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #1938A
Test Date:
December 2-3, 2008
Location:
Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0832
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Max Power (1 Hour)
44.64 hp
@ 2752 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
43.62 hp
0.53 lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
41.54 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 95 lb-ft (129 Nm) |
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| Torque Rise | 16.1% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM |
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| Rated Engine Speed | 43.62 | 32.53 | 2802 | 629 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 44.64 | 33.29 | 2752 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
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| 43.62 | 2802 | 3.29 | 0.53 | 13.26 | N/A |
| 37.95 | 2863 | 2.69 | 0.50 | 14.09 | N/A |
| 28.85 | 2909 | 2.11 | 0.51 | 13.69 | N/A |
| 19.48 | 2938 | 1.63 | 0.59 | 11.92 | N/A |
| 9.78 | 2970 | 1.22 | 0.87 | 8.03 | N/A |
| 0.90 | 2993 | 0.85 | 6.59 | 1.06 | N/A |