John Deere R
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| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Standard-tread tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Total built | 21,293 |
| Original price | $3650 (1954) |
| 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. | |
| John Deere R Engine | |
| John Deere 6.8L 2-cyl diesel | |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal 83.3 L |
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal 3.8 L |
 Engine details ... | |
| John Deere R Transmission | |
| 5-speed gear | |
 Transmission details ... |
| John Deere R Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 35 hp 26.1 kW |
| Belt (claimed) | 43 hp 32.1 kW |
| Plows | 4 (14-inch) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 43.15 hp 32.2 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 48.58 hp 36.2 kW |
 Performance test details ... | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| Mechanical drum brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
| Photos | |
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 John Deere R photos... | |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear RPM | 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 |
| Final | 22293 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| R Serial Location | |
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| Right side of tractor above belt pulley. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | positive |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| References | |
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| The John Deere Styled "Letter" Series by J.R. Hobbs | |
| Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere |
| Page information | |
| Contact: Peter Easterlund | |
| Updated on October 17, 2014 | |
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