John Deere R
Type: Standard-tread Tractors
Contents:
Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Standard-tread tractor |
| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Total built: | 21,293 |
| Original price: | $3650 (1954) |
| The model R was John Deere's first diesel tractor. The R was the first John Deere tractor with a live PTO, which used a separate clutch. | |
John Deere R Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 35 hp 26.1 kW |
| Belt (claimed): | 43 hp 32.1 kW |
| Plows: | 4 (14-inch) |
| Drawbar (tested): | 43.15 hp 32.2 kW |
| Belt (tested): | 48.58 hp 36.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual |
| Brakes: | mechanical drum |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 5-speed gear |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | live |
| Rear RPM: | 540 |
R Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Right side of tractor above belt pulley. |
| 1949: | 1000 |
| 1950: | 3541 |
| 1951: | 6505 |
| 1952: | 10745 |
| 1953: | 15720 |
| 1954: | 19485 |
| Final: | 22293 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | positive |
| Battery volts: | 6 |
Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| diesel | |
| 2-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 415.5 ci 6.8 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 5.75x8.00 inches 146 x 203 mm |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 16:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 1000 |
| Firing order: | 1-2 |
| Starter type: | 2-cylinder pony motor |
Transmission | |
| Type: | gear |
| Gears: | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
| Oil capacity: | 9.5 qts 9.0 L |
| The tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift gears. | |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 85.5 inches 217 cm |
| Length: | 147 inches 373 cm |
| Width: | 79.5 inches 201 cm |
| Height: | 78.125 inches 198 cm |
| Shiping weight: | 7400 lbs 3356 kg |
| Operating weight: | 7603 lbs 3448 kg |
