John Deere H


John Deere H tractor photo
1939 - 1947
Two-Cylinder Letter Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built58,584 (total)
 978 (HN)
 133 (HWH)
 31 (HNH)
Original price was $650 in 1947
John Deere H Engine
John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank7.5 gal
28.4 L
Aux. fuel0.875 gal
3.3 L
Engine details ...
John Deere H Power
Drawbar (claimed)12 hp
8.9 kW
Belt (claimed)14 hp
10.4 kW
Plows1 (16-inch)
Drawbar (tested)12.48 hp
9.3 kW
Belt (tested)14.84 hp
11.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM540
Dimensions & Tires
Weight2080 lbs
943 kg
Front tire4.00-15
Rear tire7.50-32
Full dimensions and tires ...
H Serial Numbers
19391000
194010000
194120615
194235699
194344754
194445642
194547796
194653327
194758614
Final61116

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H Serial Location
John Deere H serial number location
Left side near flywheel until 1941. Then on right side in front of pulley. Production years shown.
Belt Pulley
Diameter12.25 inches
31 cm
Width4.5 inches
11 cm
RPM700
Speed2245 ft/min
684.28 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6
References
H references literature
The John Deere Styled "Letter" Series by J.R. Hobbs
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere
General-Purpose Tractors published in 1940, by John Deere
General Catalog published in 1940, by John Deere
Now- a Tractor that will Replace your Animal Power published in 1939, by John Deere
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