John Deere G (1942-1948)

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere G is a row-crop tractor that was part of the Two-Cylinder Letter series. This particular model (1942-1948) represents the "G Modernized" era, manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. It is equipped with a two-cylinder all-fuel engine with a displacement of 412.5 cubic inches. The engine is naturally aspirated and provides a power output of 20.7 horsepower. It has a straightforward 4x2 2WD chassis and manual steering. This tractor also includes a gear type transmission with 6 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. It comes with an open operator station and features such as a hand-crank start with an option for electric starting as well. The John Deere G's simple yet effective open center hydraulic system and a rear PTO with a speed of 540 rpm highlight its capability to work with various implements.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 20.7

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5291

Fuel Type: All-fuel

John Deere G (1942-1948) vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Poor
Greater than 1% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Below Average
Greater than 21% 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
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement (ci)
412.5
Bore (in)
6.14
Stroke (in)
7.01
Rated RPM
-
Power Output (hp)
20.7

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
1
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
137.4
Width (in)
65.7
Height (in)
84.6
Operating Weight (lb)
5291

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts)
44
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
1948
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open
Starter Type
Hand-crank or electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Open center