John Deere R

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere R is a utility tractor that was made from 1949 to 1954. It's a 2WD tractor with a manual steering system and a gear transmission. This tractor has 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, which gives the driver good control over speed and power.

The R model has a John Deere diesel engine with 2 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, meaning it doesn't use a turbocharger. It has a very high displacement of 415.5 ci, which helps it produce 35 hp at 1000 rpm. The tractor weighs 7603 lb, which is above average for its class. It has a live PTO that runs at 540 rpm, useful for powering attachments. The R model has an open operator station and uses both an electric starter and a 2-cylinder pony motor to get going.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 35 hp (26.1 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 7603 lb (3449 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere R is Average. It is greater than 31% 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 R is Above Average. It is greater than 74% 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 R is Excellent. It is greater than 92% 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 R is Poor. It is greater than 2% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors