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 |
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John Deere R Transmission | |
5-speed gear | |
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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 |
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Mechanical | |
Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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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 |
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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. |
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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