John Deere
M
Horsepower
22hp
Production
1947–1952
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $1,075 (1952) |
|---|---|
| Engine | John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline |
| Tractor Type | utility |
| Series | Two-Cylinder Letter Series |
| Manufacture Location | Dubuque, Iowa, USA |
| Total Built | 45,799 |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | differential mechanical disc |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Type | Touch-O-Matic |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Pressure | 700 psi (48.3 bar) |
| Hydraulic Total Flow | 4.25 gpm (16.1 lpm) |
Other
| Operator Station | open operator station |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Gas | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
| Drawbar Hitch Type | Deere Quik-Tatch |
| Hydraulic Oil Type | 10W |
Engine
| Engine | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 100.5 ci (1.6 L) |
| Bore | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.00x4.00 in (102 x 102 mm) |
| Stroke | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 6 |
| Starter Volts | 6 |
| Oil Capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| Firing Order | 1-2 |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.64 mm) |
| Point Gap | 0.02 in (0.56 mm) |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.01 in (0.31 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.01 in (0.31 mm) |
| Rated | 1,650 RPM |
The model M engine was also available as an all-fuel engine. Production numbers are unknown.
Dimensions
| Length | 110 in (279 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 51 in (129 cm) |
| Height | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 70 in (177 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 21 in (53 cm) |
| Front Tread | 38 in (96 cm) |
| Front Tread Range | 38 to 52 inches 96 to 132 cm |
| Rear Tread | 38 in (96 cm) |
| Rear Tread Range | 38 to 52 inches 96 to 132 cm |
| Operating Weight | 2,600 lbs (1,179 kg) |
| Tires Ag Front | 4.00x15, 5.00x15 |
| Tires Ag Rear | 8-24, 9-24 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Test Results
| Test Reference | Nebraska Tractor Test 387 |
|---|---|
| Test Number | 387 |
| Test Date | October 6 - 16, 1947 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Drawbar Max Power | 18.15 hp (13.5 kW) |
| Drawbar Max Pull | 2,329 lbs (1,056 kg) |
| Belt Power Max | 20.45 hp (15.2 kW) |
| Belt Fuel Use Max | 2 gal/hr (7.6 L/hr) |
| Test Link | Nebraska Tractor Test 387 file |
| Pull Test Gear | 1 |
| Power Test Gear | 3 |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed |