Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Total built: | 10,684 (Unstyled) |
| The first 3,250 John Deere model G tractors (serial number 1000 through 4250) are known as "low radiator" Gs. Overheating issues resulted in a production change to a larger radiator beginning with serial number 4251. Many of the original tractors were refitted with the new radiator. | |
John Deere G Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 20.70 hp 15.4 kW |
| Belt (claimed): | 31.44 hp 23.4 kW |
| Plows: | 3 (14-inch) |
| Drawbar (tested): | 27.63 hp 20.6 kW |
| Belt (tested): | 35.91 hp 26.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 4-speed gear |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | transmission |
| Rear RPM: | 540 (1.75) |
G Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the left side of the unstyled John Deere G, near the flywheel. Plate on the right side above pulley on the styled G. |
| 1938: | 1000 (G Unstyled) |
| 1939: | 7734 (G Unstyled) |
| 1940: | 9321 (G Unstyled) |
| 1941: | 10489 (G Unstyled) |
| 1942: | 11561 (G Unstyled) |
| 1942: | 13000 (GM) |
| 1943: | 13418 (GM) |
| 1944: | None |
| 1945: | 13748 (GM) |
| 1946: | 15780 (GM) |
| 1947: | 18553 (GM) |
| Final: | 22112 (GM) |
| 1947: | 23000 (G Early Styled) |
| 1948: | 25235 (G Early Styled) |
| 1948: | 26000 (G Late Styled) |
| 1949: | 32457 (G Late Styled) |
| 1950: | 39161 (G Late Styled) |
| 1951: | 46809 (G Late Styled) |
| 1952: | 53479 (G Late Styled) |
| 1953: | 63138 (G Late Styled) |
Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| all fuel | |
| 2-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 412.5 ci 6.8 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 6.125x7.00 inches 156 x 178 mm |
| Compression: | 4.2:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 975 |
| Firing order: | 1-2 |
| Starter type: | hand crank |
| Oil capacity: | 11 qts 10.4 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 44 qts 41.6 L |
Transmission | |
| Transmission: | John Deere |
| Type: | gear |
| Gears: | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
Dimensions | |
| Length: | 135 inches 342 cm |
| Width: | 61.5 inches 156 cm |
| Height: | 84 inches 213 cm |
| Operating weight: | 5000 lbs 2268 kg |