John Deere 50A vs Long 480
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 50A is more powerful than the Long 480: 49 HP versus 48 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
- The John Deere 50A is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 2002 for the Long 480.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 50A | Long 480 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 49 HP | 48 HP |
| Production years | 2005–2010 | 2002–2005 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.1 L | 2.8 L |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 199 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 210 cm |