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    John Deere R

    John Deere R tractor photo
    Production years:1949 - 1954
    Next model:John Deere 80
    Tractor type:Farm/Agricultural tractor





    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.
     

    Production:

    Manufacturer:John Deere
    Series:Two-Cylinder Letter Series
    Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
    Total built:21,293
    Original price:$3650 (1954)
     

    John Deere R Engine:

       John Deere 2-cyl diesel
       John Deere 2-cyl gasoline
    full engine details ...
     

    Capacity:

    Fuel:22 gal [83.3 L]
    Aux. fuel:1 gal [3.8 L]
     

    Power Take-off (PTO):

    Rear PTO:live
    Rear RPMs:540
     

    Dimensions & Tires:

    Wheelbase:85.5 inches [217 cm]
    Weight:7400 to 7603 pounds
    Front tire:7.50-18
    Rear tire:14-34
    full dimensions and tires ...
     

    R Serial Numbers:

    1949: 1000
    1950: 3541
    1951: 6505
    1952: 10745
    1953: 15720
    1954: 19485
     

    John Deere R Power:

    Engine:-unknown-
    Drawbar (claimed):35 hp [26.1 kW]
    Belt (claimed):43 hp [32.1 kW]
    Plows:4 (14-inch)
    Drawbar (tested):34.45 hp [25.7 kW]
    PTO (tested):43.52 hp [32.5 kW]
    Belt (tested):48.58 hp [36.2 kW]
    power test details ...
     

    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
    Steering:-unknown-
    Brakes:-unknown-
     

    Electrical:

    Ground:-unknown-
     

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