Overview
The Corbitt G-50 is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Henderson, North Carolina, between 1949 and 1952. It features a 2.9L LeRoi 4-cylinder gasoline engine and an open operator station with a four-speed unsynchronized gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
Nebraska Tractor Test 422 recorded a maximum belt power of 34.63 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 30.74 hp while utilizing a 2-plow capacity.
Mechanical Configuration:
This two-wheel drive model is equipped with differential mechanical drum brakes, a 6V starter, and an 8-inch diameter belt pulley rated at 1210 RPM.
Dimensional Specifications:
The G-50 features an 86-inch wheelbase with an adjustable rear tread ranging from 56 to 84 inches and an operating weight of 3,567 lbs.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Henderson, North Carolina, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Corbitt |
Engine
| Engine type | LeRoi 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.00 inches (95 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 5.44:1 |
| Description | LeRoi D176 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 176 ci (2.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Belt (tested) | 34.63 hp (25.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 30.74 hp (22.9 kW) |
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station |
|---|---|
| Description | Differential mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 5.5x16 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 10x38 |
| Ballasted weight | 5,699 lbs (2585 kg) |
| Height | 69.5 inches (176 cm) |
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Operating weight | 3,567 lbs (1617 kg) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.5x16 |
| Rear tire | 10x38 |
| Weight | 3,567 lbs (1617 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86 inches (218 cm) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8 inches (20 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1210 |
| Speed | 2500 ft/min (762.00 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 422
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 34.63 hp (25.8 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDAugust 29 - September 3, 1949Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 422 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. |
| Max power | 30.74 hp (22.9 kW) |
Variants
| D-50 | diesel engine |
|---|---|
| G-50 | gasoline engine |
| K-50 | kerosene engine |