John Deere H

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere Model H is a classic row crop tractor that was made from 1938 to 1947. It's a small, simple machine built for working in fields. This tractor has a 2WD system with manual steering and a basic gear transmission with 3 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.

Under the hood, the Model H has a John Deere engine that runs on kerosene. It's a 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with 12 horsepower. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a displacement of 99.7 cubic inches, which is very low compared to most tractors. It operates at 1,400 RPM, which is below average for tractor engines. The tractor is quite light, weighing only 2,080 pounds, making it one of the lightest tractors available. It has a rear PTO that spins at 540 RPM and a Category 3 hitch for attaching implements. The open operator station means the driver sits out in the open with no cab.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 2080 lb (943 kg)

Fuel Type: Kerosene

John Deere H vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

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

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere H is Poor. It is greater than 0% 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 H is Poor. It is greater than 3% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
100 ci (1.6 L)
Bore
3.54 in (89.9 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
1400
Power Output
12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
3
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual