Overview
The Corbitt K-50 is a kerosene-powered farm tractor produced in Henderson, North Carolina, between 1949 and 1952. It features a LeRoi 3.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine and an open operator station with a 4-speed unsynchronized transmission.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 422, the K-50 achieved a maximum belt power of 34.63 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 30.74 hp while operating in second gear.
Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with differential mechanical drum brakes, a 128-inch total length, and a rear tread that is adjustable from 56 to 84 inches.
Belt Pulley Specifications:
The belt pulley system operates at 1210 RPM with a speed of 2500 ft/min, utilizing a pulley that is 8 inches in diameter and 6.5 inches wide.
Production
| Description | Built in Henderson, North Carolina, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Corbitt |
Engine
| Engine type | LeRoi 3.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Description | LeRoi D201 / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| 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 |
| Type | unsynchronized |
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 |