John Deere 60

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 60 is a two-wheel drive row-crop tractor that was manufactured by John Deere from 1952 to 1956 in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. This model came with a two-cylinder engine available in different versions for gasoline, all-fuel, or LP-gas. With a displacement of 321 cubic inches and a power output of 46 hp at 975 RPM, the tractor was well suited for a range of tasks on a small to medium-sized farm. It featured a 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with a dry disc clutch and a manual or power steering (optional). The JD 60 was equipped with a differential mechanical expanding shoe brake system and a Powr-Trol hitch system, and it had an operating weight of 5,800 lbs.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 46

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5800

Fuel Type: Gasoline/All-fuel/LP-gas (different versions)

John Deere 60 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 44% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 47% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: John Deere
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Gasoline/All-fuel/LP-gas (different versions)
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 2
Displacement (ci): 321
Bore (in): 5.5
Stroke (in): 6.75
Rated RPM: 975
Power Output (hp): 46

Transmission

Type: Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears: 6
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 139
Width (in): 86.6
Height (in): 83.9 (highest point being the exhaust)
Operating Weight (lb): 5800

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Transmission (independent optional)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual (power optional)
Coolant Capacity (qts): 33
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: 1956
Hitch Type: Powr-Trol
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential mechanical expanding shoe
Hydraulic System Type: -