Corbitt
Corbitt K-50
The Corbitt K-50 is a farm tractor produced from 1949 to 1952 by Corbitt in Henderson, North Carolina, USA. It features a LeRoi 3.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine, a 4-speed unsynchronized transmission, and two-wheel drive with mechanical drum brakes. The tractor is capable of pulling 2 14-inch plows and delivers tested drawbar power of 30.74 hp and belt power of 34.63 hp. It has a wheelbase of 86 inches, weighs 3,567 lbs operating weight, and uses 5.5x16 front tires and 10x38 rear tires. The K-50 was available in variants with gasoline (G-50), kerosene (K-50), and diesel (D-50) engines.
Power38 hp[B]
Founded1949 - 1952
ModelK-50
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Corbitt K-50
Power
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 34.63 hp (25.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 30.74 hp (22.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 10x38 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 5.5x16 |
Engine
| Model | LeRoi D201 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
Variants
| D-50 | diesel engine |
|---|---|
| G-50 | gasoline engine |
| K-50 | kerosene engine |
Dimensions
| Height | 69.5 inches (176 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 5,699 lbs (2585 kg) |
| Operating weight | 3,567 lbs (1617 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential mechanical drum brakes |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Henderson, North Carolina, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Corbitt |
| Years produced | 1949 - 1952 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1210 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2500 ft/min (762.00 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
| Diameter | 8 inches (20 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |