John Deere MC

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere MC is a compact crawler tractor built from 1949 to 1952. It's designed for agricultural work and features a track drive system for better traction in tough conditions. This tractor has a small but capable 2-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 20.33 horsepower. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger.

The MC has a simple 4-speed transmission with one reverse gear. It's equipped with a rear PTO that spins at 550 rpm and can deliver 20.37 horsepower. The tractor weighs 4,145 pounds and has a fuel tank that holds 13.5 gallons. It's relatively small, measuring 102 inches long, 66.9 inches wide, and 63.8 inches tall. The John Deere MC has an open operator station and uses an electric starter. Its engine displacement and power output are below average compared to other tractors, making it suitable for lighter farm tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Crawler

Power Output: 20 hp (15.2 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 4145 lb (1880 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

John Deere MC vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere MC is Poor. It is greater than 1% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere MC is Below Average. It is greater than 19% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere MC is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere MC is Below Average. It is greater than 19% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Crawler tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally 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
1850
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
Crawler
Drive Type
Track
Brake Type
Differential mechanical disc