John Deere D


John Deere D tractor photo
1923 - 1953
Model year
Two-Cylinder Letter Series
Standard-tread tractor
Production
ManufacturerJohn 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 tank23.5 gal
88.9 L
Aux. fuel1.5 gal
5.7 L
Engine details ...
John Deere D Power
Plows3 *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
Brakesintegral mechanical
 differential steering brakes OptOptional
Open operator station with steel pan seat.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission OptOptional
Rear RPM525
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase70 inches
177 cm
Weight5662 to 6000 pounds
Front tire7.50-18
Rear tire14-30
Full dimensions and tires ...
D Serial Numbers
1939143800
1940146500
1941148872
1942151887
1943154470
1944155029
1945158454
1946161701
1947164897
1948171956
1949180812
1950187703
1951189600
1952190961
1953191405
Final191670

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D Serial Location
John Deere D serial number location
Rear of transmission case, below shifter
Belt Pulley
Diameter13.25 inches
33 cm
Width8.5 inches
21 cm
RPM900
Speed3122 ft/min
951.59 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Batteries2
Battery volts6
References
D references literature
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
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