John Deere
B
Horsepower
17hp
Production
1935–1952
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $1,900 (1952) |
|---|---|
| Engine | John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasoline |
| Tractor Type | row-crop |
| Series | Two-Cylinder Letter Series |
| Manufacture Location | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Total Built | 109,253 |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | differential mechanical expanding shoe |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 7.7 gpm (29.1 lpm) |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 750 psi (51.7 bar) |
PTO & Hitch
| Rear PTO Type | transmission |
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Other
| Plows | 2 |
|---|---|
| Aux Fuel | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Operator Station | open operator station with padded seat |
| Fuel Tank Gas | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
| Drawbar Hitch Type | Power Lift |
| Rear PTO RPM Details | 540 (1.375) |
| Belt Pulley Diameter | 9 in |
Engine
| Engine | John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cooling System | thermo-siphon |
| Displacement | 190.4 ci (3.1 L) |
| Bore | 4.69 in (119 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.6875x5.50 in (119 x 140 mm) |
| Stroke | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 5.87 |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Fuel System | Marvel-Schebler DLTX-67 |
| Starter Volts | 6 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Firing Order | 1-2 |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.76 mm) |
| Point Gap | 0.02 in (0.38 mm) |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
| Rated | 1,250 RPM |
Option 1
| Engine | John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Rated | 1,250 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore | 4.69 in (119 mm) |
| Fuel System | Marvel-Schebler DLTX-67 |
| Firing Order | 1-2 |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Starter Volts | 6 |
| Stroke | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cooling System | thermo-siphon |
| Displacement | 190.4 ci (3.1 L) |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Point Gap | 0.02 in (0.38 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 5.87 |
| Bore Stroke | 4.6875x5.50 in (119 x 140 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.76 mm) |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
Option 2
| Engine | John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl all fuel |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | all fuel |
| Rated | 1,250 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore | 4.69 in (119 mm) |
| Fuel System | Marvel-Schebler DLTX-73 |
| Firing Order | 1-2 |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Starter Volts | 6 |
| Stroke | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cooling System | thermo-siphon |
| Displacement | 190.4 ci (3.1 L) |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Point Gap | 0.02 in (0.38 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 4.71 |
| Bore Stroke | 4.6875x5.50 in (119 x 140 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.76 mm) |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
Optional gasoline-only engine. Featured higher compression than the all-fuel engine. Produced about 28 HP.
Dimensions
| Length | 120.5 in (306 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 85 in (215 cm) |
| Height | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Operating Weight | 4,300 lbs (1,950 kg) |
| Tires Ag Front | 5.50x16 |
| Tires Ag Rear | 10.00x38 |
| Ballasted Weight | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 18 qts (17 L) |
| Oil Type | SAE 90 GL5 | SAE 80 GL5 |
Test Results
| Test Reference | Nebraska Tractor Test 380 |
|---|---|
| Test Number | 380 |
| Test Date | April 28 - May 14, 1947 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Drawbar Max Power | 24.62 hp (18.4 kW) |
| Drawbar Max Pull | 3,437 lbs (1,559 kg) |
| Belt Power Max | 27.58 hp (20.6 kW) |
| Belt Fuel Use Max | 2.5 gal/hr (9.5 L/hr) |
| Test Link | Nebraska Tractor Test 380 file |
| Pull Test Gear | 2 |
| Power Test Gear | 4 |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed |