John Deere
R
Horsepower
43hp
Production
1949–1954
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $3,650 (1954) |
|---|---|
| Engine | John Deere 6.8L 2-cyl diesel |
| Tractor Type | standard-tread |
| Series | Two-Cylinder Letter Series |
| Manufacture Location | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Total Built | 21,293 |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | mechanical drum |
PTO & Hitch
| Rear PTO Type | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 540 RPM |
Other
| Plows | 4 |
|---|---|
| Aux Fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Operator Station | open operator station |
| Fuel Tank Gas | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
| Serial Number Location | right side of tractor above belt pulley |
Engine
| Fuel Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 415.5 ci (6.8 L) |
| Bore | 5.75 in (146 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 5.75x8.00 in (146 x 203 mm) |
| Stroke | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16 |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Starter Type | 2-cylinder pony motor |
| Oil Capacity | 13 qts (12.3 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 54.5 qts (51.6 L) |
| Firing Order | 1-2 |
| Rated | 1,000 RPM |
Dimensions
| Length | 147 in (373 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 79.5 in (201 cm) |
| Height | 78.13 in (198 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 85.5 in (217 cm) |
| Operating Weight | 7,603 lbs (3,448 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 7,400 lbs (3,356 kg) |
| Tires Ag Front | 7.50-18, 30x6 steel |
| Tires Ag Rear | 14-34, 15-34, 54x12 steel |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission Description | The tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift gears. |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil Capacity | 9.5 qts (9 L) |
| Oil Type | SAE 90 |
Test Results
| Test Reference | Nebraska Tractor Test 406 |
|---|---|
| Test Number | 406 |
| Test Date | April 19 - 28, 1949 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Drawbar Max Power | 43.15 hp (32.2 kW) |
| Drawbar Max Pull | 6,644 lbs (3,013 kg) |
| Belt Power Max | 48.58 hp (36.2 kW) |
| Belt Fuel Use Max | 2.8 gal/hr (10.6 L/hr) |
| Test Link | Nebraska Tractor Test 406 file |
| Pull Test Gear | 1 |
| Power Test Gear | 3 |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed |