John Deere M


John Deere M tractor photo
1947 - 1952
Two-Cylinder Letter Series
Utility tractor
BR
Series:M
40
Production
Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built:45,799
Original price:$1,075 (1952 )
The M had been in development for several years during World War II prior to its introduction in 1947. The M replaced the H, L, and LA models. Three additional variants; the MT tricycle, MC crawler model, and MI industrial model were also built. The M was the first tractor to be produced at Deere's new Dubuque factory. It was the first to use Deere's Touch-O-Matic hydraulic system. PTO and electric starting were standard features.
Variants
M:utility
MT:row-crop
MC:crawler
MI:industrial
John Deere M Power
Drawbar (claimed):18 hp
13.4 kW
Belt (claimed):20 hp
14.9 kW
Drawbar (tested):18.15 hp
13.5 kW
Belt (tested):20.45 hp
15.2 kW
power test details ...
John Deere M Engine
John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank:10 gal
37.9 L
Engine details ...
Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Brakes:differential mechanical disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:4-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Hydraulics
Type:Touch-O-Matic
Pressure:700 psi
48.3 bar
Total flow:4.25 gpm
16.1 lpm
Oil type:
10W

Tractor hitch
Type:Deere Quik-Tatch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:transmission
Rear RPM:550
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:70 inches
177 cm
Weight:2600 lbs
1179 kg
Front tire:4.00x15
Rear tire:8-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
M Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate located on the lower part of dash.
photo of M serial number

1947:10001
1948:13734
1949:25604
1950:35659
1951:43525
1952:50580
Final:55799

how to read serial numbers...

External Links
M 3-point Hitch Conversion: Modification of the M's hitch to a three-point hitch
Belt Pulley
Diameter:7.25 inches
18 cm
Width:6.4 inches
16 cm
RPM:1575
Speed:2989 ft/min
911.05 meters/min
Electrical
Ground:positive
Battery volts:6
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