John Deere

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Horsepower
17hp
Production
1935–1952
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$1,900 (1952)
EngineJohn Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typerow-crop
SeriesTwo-Cylinder Letter Series
Manufacture LocationWaterloo, Iowa, USA
Total Built109,253

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesdifferential mechanical expanding shoe

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Pump Flow7.7 gpm (29.1 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure750 psi (51.7 bar)

PTO & Hitch

Rear PTO Typetransmission

Other

Plows2
Aux Fuel2 gal (7.6 L)
Operator Stationopen operator station with padded seat
Fuel Tank Gas12 gal (45.4 L)
Drawbar Hitch TypePower Lift
Rear PTO RPM Details540 (1.375)
Belt Pulley Diameter9 in

Engine

EngineJohn Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cooling Systemthermo-siphon
Displacement190.4 ci (3.1 L)
Bore4.69 in (119 mm)
Bore Stroke4.6875x5.50 in (119 x 140 mm)
Stroke5.5 in (140 mm)
Compression Ratio5.87
Air Cleaneroil bath
Fuel SystemMarvel-Schebler DLTX-67
Starter Volts6
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant Capacity36 qts (34.1 L)
Firing Order1-2
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.76 mm)
Point Gap0.02 in (0.38 mm)
Intake Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.51 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.51 mm)
Rated1,250 RPM

Option 1

EngineJohn Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasoline
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Rated1,250 RPM
Air Cleaneroil bath
Bore4.69 in (119 mm)
Fuel SystemMarvel-Schebler DLTX-67
Firing Order1-2
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Starter Typeelectric
Starter Volts6
Stroke5.5 in (140 mm)
Cooling Systemthermo-siphon
Displacement190.4 ci (3.1 L)
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Point Gap0.02 in (0.38 mm)
Compression Ratio5.87
Bore Stroke4.6875x5.50 in (119 x 140 mm)
Coolant Capacity36 qts (34.1 L)
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.76 mm)
Intake Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.51 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.51 mm)

Option 2

EngineJohn Deere 3.1L 2-cyl all fuel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel Typeall fuel
Rated1,250 RPM
Air Cleaneroil bath
Bore4.69 in (119 mm)
Fuel SystemMarvel-Schebler DLTX-73
Firing Order1-2
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Starter Typeelectric
Starter Volts6
Stroke5.5 in (140 mm)
Cooling Systemthermo-siphon
Displacement190.4 ci (3.1 L)
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Point Gap0.02 in (0.38 mm)
Compression Ratio4.71
Bore Stroke4.6875x5.50 in (119 x 140 mm)
Coolant Capacity36 qts (34.1 L)
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.76 mm)
Intake Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.51 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.51 mm)

Optional gasoline-only engine. Featured higher compression than the all-fuel engine. Produced about 28 HP.

Dimensions

Length120.5 in (306 cm)
Width85 in (215 cm)
Height56 in (142 cm)
Operating Weight4,300 lbs (1,950 kg)
Tires Ag Front5.50x16
Tires Ag Rear10.00x38
Ballasted Weight5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)

Transmission

Transmission Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Oil Capacity18 qts (17 L)
Oil TypeSAE 90 GL5 | SAE 80 GL5

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 380
Test Number380
Test DateApril 28 - May 14, 1947
Fuel TypeGasoline
Drawbar Max Power24.62 hp (18.4 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull3,437 lbs (1,559 kg)
Belt Power Max27.58 hp (20.6 kW)
Belt Fuel Use Max2.5 gal/hr (9.5 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 380 file
Pull Test Gear2
Power Test Gear4
Transmission Type6-speed