John Deere 300B

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 300B is a robust industrial tractor produced by John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa, USA between 1974 and 1983. Available with either a 2.5 L three-cylinder gasoline engine or a 2.7 L three-cylinder diesel engine, this tractor offered versatility in its applications. It featured a power shuttle transmission with 8 forward and 8 reverse gears, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes, making operations both efficient and comfortable. The tractor’s four-post ROPS provided safety, and it had a capable hydraulic system with a pump flow of 28.0 gpm. The large fuel tank capacity catered to longer working hours without frequent refueling. Both engine options delivered 43 HP at 2500 RPM, with a torque of 149.0 N·m at 1300 rpm. The tractor was compatible with several attachments, enhancing its utility for industrial tasks.

Key Specifications

Category: Industrial

Power Output: 43

Transmission: Power shuttle

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: Loader-tractor: 7449, Backhoe-tractor: 10648

Fuel Type: Dual (Gasoline and Diesel)

John Deere 300B vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 39% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 68% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Dual (Gasoline and Diesel)
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 151.9 (Gasoline), 164.0 (Diesel)
Bore (in): 3.86 (Gasoline), 4.02 (Diesel)
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 43

Transmission

Type: Power shuttle
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 8
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 183.9
Width (in): 79.9
Height (in): 90.6 (ROPS)
Operating Weight (lb): Loader-tractor: 7449, Backhoe-tractor: 10648

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 12
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1983
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Four-post ROPS
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center