Production | |
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $2,124 in 1953 |
John Deere D Engine | |
John Deere 8.2L 2-cyl all fuel | |
Fuel tank | 23.5 gal 88.9 L |
Aux. fuel | 1.5 gal 5.7 L |
Engine details ... |
John Deere D Transmission | |
3-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere D Power | |
Plows | 3 *14-inch |
Drawbar (tested) | 38.02 hp 28.4 kW |
Belt (tested) | 42.05 hp 31.4 kW |
Performance test details ... |
Mechanical | |
Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Brakes | integral mechanical |
  | differential steering brakes OptOptional |
Open operator station with steel pan seat. |
Photos | |
John Deere D photos... |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | transmission OptOptional |
Rear RPM | 525 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Wheelbase | 70 inches 177 cm |
Weight | 5662 to 6000 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 14-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
D Serial Numbers | |
1939 | 143800 |
1940 | 146500 |
1941 | 148872 |
1942 | 151887 |
1943 | 154470 |
1944 | 155029 |
1945 | 158454 |
1946 | 161701 |
1947 | 164897 |
1948 | 171956 |
1949 | 180812 |
1950 | 187703 |
1951 | 189600 |
1952 | 190961 |
1953 | 191405 |
Final | 191670 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley | |
Diameter | 13.25 inches 33 cm |
Width | 8.5 inches 21 cm |
RPM | 900 |
Speed | 3122 ft/min 951.59 meters/min |
Electrical | |
Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
The John Deere Styled "Letter" Series by J.R. Hobbs | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere | |
Model D Tractor published in 1940, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual John Deere D Tractor (OM2008) | |
General Catalog published in 1940, by John Deere |
Page information | |
Contact: Peter Easterlund | |
Updated on November 30, 2022 | |
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