Corbitt K-50
The Corbitt K-50 is a tractor produced by Corbitt. It is equipped with a 201 ci 3.3 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3,567 lbs 1617 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
Kerosene
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3,567 lbs
1617 kg
Overview
 | 1949 - 1952 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Corbitt |
Built in Henderson, North Carolina, USA | |
Variants | |
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G-50 | gasoline engine |
K-50 | kerosene engine |
D-50 | diesel engine |
Corbitt K-50 Engine | |
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LeRoi 3.3L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Engine details ...  |
Corbitt K-50 Transmission | |
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4-speed unsynchronized | |
Transmission details ...  |
Corbitt K-50 Power | |
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Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 30.74 hp
22.9 kW |
Belt (tested) | 34.63 hp
25.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 86 inches
218 cm |
Weight | 3,567 lbs
1617 kg |
Front tire | 5.5x16 |
Rear tire | 10x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8 inches
20 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 1210 |
Speed | 2500 ft/min
762.00 meters/min |
Engine
Engine Detail — 201 ci / 3.3 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | LeRoi D201 |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 201 ci
3.3 L |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Starter volts | 6 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized
Type | unsynchronized |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Corbitt K-50 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.5x16 |
Ag rear | 10x38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 86 inches
218 cm |
Length | 128 inches
325 cm |
Height | 69.5 inches
176 cm |
Operating weight | 3,567 lbs
1617 kg |
Ballasted weight | 5,699 lbs
2585 kg |
Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 422 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
August 29 - September 3, 1949
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 422 file | |
Belt power (max) | 34.63 hp
25.8 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.7 gal/hour
14.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 30.74 hp
22.9 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Photos
Corbitt K-50 tractor photo
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Corbitt K-50.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Corbitt K-50 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Corbitt K-50.
Converted Equivalents:
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Corbitt D-50
- Power:
- -1
- Production years:
- 1949 - 1952
Corbitt G-50
- Power:
- 38.5
- Production years:
- 1949 - 1952