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    John Deere 60

    John Deere 60 tractor photo
    Production years:1952 - 1956
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    Tractor type:Farm/Agricultural tractor
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    Five variants of the John Deere model 60 were made. The basic 60, the standard 60S, the high-seat standard 60S6 (in 1955 and 1956 only), the orchard model 60-O, and the high-crop 60H with 32-inch clearance.
     

    Production:

    Manufacturer:John Deere
    Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
    Total built:57,300
    Original price:$2500 (1956)
     

    John Deere 60 Engine:

       John Deere 2-cyl gasoline
       John Deere 2-cyl all-fuel
       John Deere 2-cyl LP gas
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    Capacity:

    Fuel:20.5 gal [77.6 L]
    33 gal [124.9 L] (LP gas)
    Aux. fuel:1 gal [3.8 L]
     

    Dimensions & Tires:

    Wheelbase:-unknown-
    Weight:5800 to 7400 pounds
    Front tire:6.00-16
    Rear tire:11-38
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    60 Serial Numbers:

    Location:Right side of tractor. Either on top of frame, below the distributor or in front of the belt pulley.
    photo of 60 serial number

    1952: 6000001
    1953: 6007694
    1954: 6027995
    1955: 6042500
    1956: 6057650

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    John Deere 60 Power:

    Drawbar (tested):37.68 hp [28.1 kW]
    Belt (tested):41.18 hp [30.7 kW]
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    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
    Steering:manual
    power optional (1954 on)
    Brakes:differential mechanical expanding shoe
    Cab:Open operator station with foam padded seat.
     

    Belt Pulley:

    Diameter:12.8 inches [32 cm]
    Width:7.4 inches [18 cm]
    RPMs:975
    Speed:3270 ft/min [996.70 meters/min]
     

    Electrical:

    Ground:positive
     

    Battery:

    Number:2
    Cold-cranking amps:-unknown-
    Volts:6
     

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