John Deere 300

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 300 is an industrial tractor that was made from 1965 to 1973. It has a 2WD drive system and a manual steering type. The tractor uses a constant mesh transmission with 8 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving drivers good control over speed and power.

Under the hood, the John Deere 300 has a 3-cylinder diesel engine made by John Deere. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with an average displacement of 152.0 ci. It can produce 43 hp at 2500 rpm, which is a bit below average for its class. The tractor has a closed center hydraulic system and both live and transmission PTO options, with speeds of 540 and 1000 rpm. It also features an electric starter and hydraulic wet disc brakes for reliable operation.

This tractor is compact, measuring 120.1 inches long, 72.4 inches wide, and 71.3 inches tall. It has a below-average operating weight of 3814 lb, making it suitable for lighter industrial tasks. The John Deere 300 has an open operator station, which was common for tractors of its time. Overall, this tractor offers a good mix of features for industrial use, with John Deere's reputation for quality behind it.
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Key Specifications

Category: Industrial

Power Output: 43 hp (32.1 kW)

Transmission: Constant mesh

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3814 lb (1730 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 300 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 300 is Below Average. It is greater than 27% of similar Industrial tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Industrial tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 300 is Average. It is greater than 31% of similar Industrial tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Industrial tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 300 is Average. It is greater than 46% of similar Industrial tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Industrial tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 300 is Above Average. It is greater than 72% of similar Industrial tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Industrial tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
152 ci (2.5 L)
Bore
3.86 in (98.0 mm)
Stroke
4.33 in (110.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2500
Power Output
43 hp (32.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Constant mesh
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc