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 gears.
The JD R standard-tread tractor used the John Deere diesel engine. It is a 6.8 L, 6,808 cm2, (415.4 cu·in) two-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 146.0 mm (5.75 in) of the cylinder bore and 203.0 mm (7.99 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.0:1. This engine produced 35.5 PS (26.1 kW; 35.0 HP) at 1,000 rpm of output power (drawbar).
The John Deere Model R is equipped with manual steering, mechanical drum brakes, an open operator station, and 83.3 liters (22 US gal.; 18.3 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
John Deere R Specifications
General Specifications | |
Model | John Deere R |
Length | 3,730 mm (146.9 in) |
Width | 2,010 mm (79.1 in) |
Height | 1,980 mm (78 in) |
Wheel base | 2,170 mm (85.4 in) |
Weight (operating) | 3,450 kg (7,606 lbs) |
Fuel tank capacity | 83.3 liters (22 US gal.; 18.3 Imp. gal) |
Battery | 6V |
Cabin type | Open operator station |
Engine | |
Engine model | John Deere |
Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
Cylinders | 2 |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Displacement | 6.8 L, 6,808 cm2, (415.4 cu·in) |
Bore and stroke | 146.0 mm X 203.0 mm (5.75 in X 7.99 in) |
Compression ratio | 16.0:1 |
Horsepower (drawbar) | 35.5 PS (26.1 kW; 35.0 HP) at 1,000 rpm |
Starter | Electric |
Transmission and chassis | |
Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
Steering type | Manual |
Brakes | Mechanical drum |
Transmission model | – |
Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Speed | Forward: 18.5 kmh (11.5 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph) |
Transmission oil capacity | 9.0 L (2.4 US. gal, 2 Imp. gal.) |
Tires | |
Front tires | Ag: 7.50-18 Ag: 30×6 (steel) |
Rear tires | Ag: 14-34, 15-34 Ag: 54×12 (steel) |
PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
Rear PTO type | Live |
Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
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