John Deere 300B

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 300B is a tough industrial tractor built from 1974 to 1983. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with power steering and a power shuttle transmission, making it easy to control. The tractor has 8 forward and 8 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different jobs.

Under the hood, the 300B has a 3-cylinder gasoline engine made by John Deere. The engine is naturally aspirated and liquid-cooled, with average displacement for its class. It can produce 43 horsepower at 2500 rpm, which is a very high engine speed compared to other tractors. The tractor is quite heavy, weighing 7449 pounds, which is above average for its size. It's big too, measuring 183.9 inches long, 79.9 inches wide, and 90.6 inches tall.

This tractor comes with some handy features. It has a closed center hydraulic system and a four-post ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) for safety. The brakes are hydraulic wet disc type, which are good for stopping such a heavy machine. It also has an electric starter and ag tires on both front and rear. The 300B is built for tough industrial work and can handle a variety of tasks on the farm or worksite.
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Key Specifications

Category: Industrial

Power Output: 43 hp (32.1 kW)

Transmission: Power shuttle

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 7449 lb (3379 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

John Deere 300B vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 300B 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 300B is Average. It is greater than 69% 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 300B is Average. It is greater than 35% 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 300B 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
Gasoline
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
Power shuttle
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
8

Drivetrain

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