John Deere

M

Horsepower
22hp
Production
1947–1952
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$1,075 (1952)
EngineJohn Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typeutility
SeriesTwo-Cylinder Letter Series
Manufacture LocationDubuque, Iowa, USA
Total Built45,799

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesdifferential mechanical disc

Hydraulics

Hydraulic TypeTouch-O-Matic
Hydraulic Pressure700 psi (48.3 bar)
Hydraulic Total Flow4.25 gpm (16.1 lpm)

Other

Operator Stationopen operator station
Fuel Tank Gas10 gal (37.9 L)
Drawbar Hitch TypeDeere Quik-Tatch
Hydraulic Oil Type10W

Engine

EngineJohn Deere
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement100.5 ci (1.6 L)
Bore4 in (102 mm)
Bore Stroke4.00x4.00 in (102 x 102 mm)
Stroke4 in (102 mm)
Compression Ratio6
Starter Volts6
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Coolant Capacity14 qts (13.2 L)
Firing Order1-2
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.64 mm)
Point Gap0.02 in (0.56 mm)
Intake Valve Clearance0.01 in (0.31 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.01 in (0.31 mm)
Rated1,650 RPM

The model M engine was also available as an all-fuel engine. Production numbers are unknown.

Dimensions

Length110 in (279 cm)
Width51 in (129 cm)
Height56 in (142 cm)
Wheelbase70 in (177 cm)
Ground Clearance21 in (53 cm)
Front Tread38 in (96 cm)
Front Tread Range38 to 52 inches 96 to 132 cm
Rear Tread38 in (96 cm)
Rear Tread Range38 to 52 inches 96 to 132 cm
Operating Weight2,600 lbs (1,179 kg)
Tires Ag Front4.00x15, 5.00x15
Tires Ag Rear8-24, 9-24

Transmission

Transmission Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 387
Test Number387
Test DateOctober 6 - 16, 1947
Fuel TypeGasoline
Drawbar Max Power18.15 hp (13.5 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull2,329 lbs (1,056 kg)
Belt Power Max20.45 hp (15.2 kW)
Belt Fuel Use Max2 gal/hr (7.6 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 387 file
Pull Test Gear1
Power Test Gear3
Transmission Type4-speed