John Deere M

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere M is a utility tractor that was made from 1947 to 1952. It's a small, simple tractor that's good for basic farm work. The M has a 2-cylinder gasoline engine that makes 20.4 horsepower. This engine is below average in size compared to other tractors, but it's enough power for many jobs.

The John Deere M is a 2-wheel drive tractor with manual steering. It has a basic transmission with 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. The tractor is 110 inches long, 51 inches wide, and 66 inches tall. It weighs 2,600 pounds, which is lighter than many other tractors. This makes it easy to move around the farm. The M has an open operator station, which means there's no cab to protect the driver from weather.

This tractor has some useful features for farm work. It has a PTO (power take-off) that runs at 550 rpm, which can power other farm tools. The M also has a "Touch-O-Matic" hydraulic system and a "Quik-Tatch" hitch for attaching equipment. It uses about 1.6 gallons of fuel per hour when working hard. The John Deere M is a simple, reliable tractor that was popular with small farmers in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 20 hp (15.2 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 2600 lb (1179 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

John Deere M vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere M is Poor. It is greater than 10% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere M is Below Average. It is greater than 20% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere M is Below Average. It is greater than 26% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere M is Poor. It is greater than 5% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
100 ci (1.6 L)
Bore
4.02 in (102.1 mm)
Stroke
4.02 in (102.1 mm)
Rated RPM
1650
Power Output
20 hp (15.2 kW)
Tested Power Output
20 hp (15.2 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears
4
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Differential mechanical disc