John Deere D (1939-1953)

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere D is a historically significant model manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA from 1939 to 1953. This two-wheel-drive standard-tread tractor features a two-cylinder, liquid-cooled 501 cubic inch all-fuel engine with a manual or electric starter option. It has a 3-gear unsynchronized transmission with a maximum forward speed of 5.2 mph and a reverse speed of 2 mph. The open operator station and manual steering define its simplicity, while its large fuel capacity of 23.5 US gallons caters to extended working hours. Production serial numbers indicate significant historical interest, which may affect collectibility and preservation efforts.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Standard Tread

Transmission: Unsynchronized Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5,997

Fuel Type: All-Fuel

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John Deere D (1939-1953) vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight
Poor
Greater than 3% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-Cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
All-Fuel
Induction Type
Natural Aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement (ci)
501
Bore (in)
6.73
Stroke (in)
7.01
Rated RPM
-
Power Output (hp)
-

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized Gear
Forward Gears
3
Reverse Gears
1
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
135.8
Width (in)
69.7
Height (in)
-
Operating Weight (lb)
5,997

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
525
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts)
56
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
1953
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open operator station
Starter Type
Manual or Electric
Brake Type
Integral Mechanical or Differential Steering Brakes
Hydraulic System Type
-

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