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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.
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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