John Deere
L
Horsepower
10hp
Production
1937–1946
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $517 (1946) |
|---|---|
| Engine | John Deere 1.1L 2-cyl gasoline |
| Tractor Type | utility |
| Series | Two-Cylinder Letter Series |
| Manufacture Location | Moline, Illinois, USA |
| Total Built | 13,365 |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
Other
| Plows | 1 |
|---|---|
| Variant | farm tractor L |
| Variant Li | industrial tractor |
| Belt Pulley | 9.27 hp |
| Operator Station | open operator station |
| Fuel Tank Gas | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Serial Number Location | serial number plate on the right side of the rear axle |
Engine
| Engine | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 66.4 ci (1.1 L) |
| Bore | 3.25 in (83 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 3.25x4.00 in (83 x 102 mm) |
| Stroke | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Firing Order | 1-2 |
| Rated | 1,550 RPM |
Option 1
| Engine | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Rated | 1,550 RPM |
| Bore | 3.25 in (83 mm) |
| Firing Order | 1-2 |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Stroke | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Displacement | 66.4 ci (1.1 L) |
| Bore Stroke | 3.25x4.00 in (83 x 102 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
Option 2
| Engine | Hercules NXA |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Bore | 3 in (76 mm) |
| Firing Order | 1-2 |
| Manufacturer | Hercules |
| Stroke | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Displacement | 56.5 ci (0.9 L) |
| Bore Stroke | 3.00x4.00 in (76 x 102 mm) |
Option 3
| Engine | Hercules NXB |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Rated | 1,550 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore | 3.25 in (83 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Hercules |
| Stroke | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Displacement | 66.4 ci (1.1 L) |
| Bore Stroke | 3.25x4.00 in (83 x 102 mm) |
Final engine. Used from serial number 640000 through the end of production
Dimensions
| Length | 91 in (231 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 49 in (124 cm) |
| Height | 57 in (144 cm) |
| Weight | 1,515 lbs (687 kg) |
| Tires Ag Front | 4.00-15 |
| Tires Ag Rear | 6.00-22 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Test Results
| Test Reference | Nebraska Tractor Test 313 |
|---|---|
| Test Number | 313 |
| Test Date | November 14 - 16, 1938 |
| Fuel Type | Hercules NXB |
| Drawbar Max Power | 9.06 hp (6.8 kW) |
| Drawbar Max Pull | 1,235 lbs (560 kg) |
| Belt Power Max | 10.42 hp (7.8 kW) |
| Belt Fuel Use Max | 1.1 gal/hr (4.2 L/hr) |
| Test Link | Nebraska Tractor Test 313 file |
| Pull Test Gear | 1 |
| Power Test Gear | 2 |
| Transmission Type | 3-speed |