John Deere G (1937-1941)

The John Deere G (1937-1941) was a row crop tractor built for farmers who needed a reliable machine for their fields. It had a 2WD system with manual steering and a gear transmission that offered 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. This tractor was designed to handle various farm tasks with ease.

Under the hood, the John Deere G packed a liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder engine made by John Deere itself. The engine could run on different fuels and had an above-average displacement of 412.5 ci. It produced 20.7 hp, which was on the lower end compared to other tractors of its time. The tractor weighed 5,004 lb and measured 134.6 inches long, 61.4 inches wide, and 83.9 inches tall. It featured agricultural tires, a transmission PTO running at 540 rpm, and an open operator station. One unique feature was its hand crank starter, which was common for tractors of that era.