John Deere R

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere R is a 2WD standard-tread tractor from the Two-Cylinder Letter series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA from 1949 to 1954. The John Deere R is equipped with a 6.8 L (415.4 cu·in) two-cylinder diesel engine and a gear type transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is a natural aspirated diesel engine with a displacement of 6.8 L, 6,808 cm2, (415.4 cu·in) and a compression ratio rating of 16.0:1. Featuring an air cleaner, the engine is liquid-cooled and operates at a rated speed of 1000 rpm. It offers manual steering, mechanical drum brakes, an open operator station, and a fuel tank capacity of 83.3 liters (22 US gal; 18.3 Imp. gal).

Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Standard Tread

Power Output: 35

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 7603

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 32% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 55% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 2
Displacement (ci): 415.5
Bore (in): 5.75
Stroke (in): 8
Rated RPM: 1000
Power Output (hp): 35

Transmission

Type: Gear
Forward Gears: 5
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 147
Width (in): 79.5
Height (in): 78.125
Operating Weight (lb): 7603

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Live
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): 54.5
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag front: 7.50-18, Ag rear: 14-34, Ag front: 30x6 steel, Ag rear: 54x12 steel
Manufacture - End Year: 1954
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Electric and 2-cylinder pony motor
Brake Type: Mechanical drum
Hydraulic System Type: -