John Deere G (1948-1953)

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere G is a historically significant 2WD row-crop tractor from John Deere's Two-Cylinder Letter series, produced between 1948 and 1953 in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. This tractor boasts a 6.8L two-cylinder all-fuel engine, characterized by a liquid-cooling system, inline cylinder orientation, and natural aspiration. It supplies a drawbar power output of approximately 36.1 horsepower and features a manual transmission with six forward and one reverse gear. It also includes a robust gear-type transmission with a dry disc clutch. Riding on a 4x2 2WD chassis, the John Deere G is equipped with manual steering and an open operator station. Owners appreciate its simplicity and historical value as well as its operational capabilities that are well suited for its time.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 36.1

Transmission: Gear type with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5291

Fuel Type: All-fuel

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
G
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)
36.1

Transmission

Type
Gear type with dry disc clutch
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
1953
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Open center

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