John Deere B

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere B is a classic row crop tractor made from 1938 to 1946. It's a simple 2WD machine with a manual steering system. The tractor has a basic transmission with 3 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. It's powered by a John Deere engine that runs on all types of fuel and has 2 cylinders.

This tractor is quite small compared to modern machines. It weighs 3,723 lb and is about 10 feet long. The engine is not very powerful by today's standards, with only 16.10 hp. However, it was designed for its time and could handle many farm tasks. The John Deere B has an open operator station and uses a hand-crank to start. It has a power lift hitch and a transmission-driven PTO that spins at 540 rpm. These features made it a useful tool for farmers in the mid-20th century.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 16 hp (12.0 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3723 lb (1689 kg)

Fuel Type: All-fuel

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John Deere B Tractor

John Deere B vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere B is Poor. It is greater than 0% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere B is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere B is Poor. It is greater than 5% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere B is Poor. It is greater than 0% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors