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John Deere 300

John Deere 300 — Industrial tractor · 43 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 300 is a lightweight industrial tractor with a rated power output of 43 hp. Manufactured from 1965 to 1973, this model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive powershift transmission. The operating weight of the John Deere 300 ranges from 3785 to 3835 pounds, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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Rated power
43 hp
Weight
3785 to 3835 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
111 rows
Recorded power
43 hp
Recorded weight
1015 kg
Transmissions
8-speed constant mesh
Production years
1965-1973
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Industrial tractorReference
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Cab available.Reference

Variants

1020farm tractorReference

Engine

John Deere 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
John Deere 2.2L 3-cyl gasolineReference
Engine32.1 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 109 mmReference
Power32.1 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.7:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Torque149.2 NmReference
Torque RPM1300Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
gasolineReference
Displacement2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 98 mmReference
Compression7.5:1Reference

Transmission

8-speed constant meshReference
8-speed power shuttleReference
Typeconstant meshReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity37.9 LReference
TransmissionDirection ReverserReference
Typepower shuttleReference
Optional Direction Reverser allows for clutchless power shifts from forward to reverse in gears 1 to 4.Reference

Capacities

Fuel62.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Total flow24.6 lpmReference
Total flow49.2 lpmReference
Total flow88.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@2100Reference
Engine RPM1000@2100Reference
Mid PTOliveReference
Mid PTO Type1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase195 cmReference
Weight3785 to 3835 poundsReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire11.2-28Reference
Weight1015 kgReference
Weight1042 kgReference
Weight1159 kgReference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear14.9-24Reference
Industrial front5.50-16Reference
Industrial front6.00-16Reference
Industrial rear11.2-28Reference
Industrial rear12.4-28Reference
Length305 cmReference
Length317 cmReference
Width184 cmReference
Height (hood)132 cmReference
Height (exhaust)181 cmReference
Gas Shipping weight1716 kgReference
Diesel Shipping weight1739 kgReference
Ground clearance30 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)46 cmReference

John Deere 300 attachments

front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference

300 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of differential case, below the seat.Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference

John Deere 92 Backhoe

Backhoe typeJohn Deere 92 BackhoeReference
Transport height259 cmReference
Digging depth317 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth298 cmReference
Reach from pivot431 cmReference
Loading height273 cmReference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force3061 kgReference

John Deere 92 II Backhoe

Backhoe typeJohn Deere 92 II BackhoeReference
Transport height304 cmReference
Digging depth378 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth359 cmReference
Reach from pivot490 cmReference
Loading height306 cmReference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force3061 kgReference

John Deere 9250 Backhoe

Backhoe typeJohn Deere 9250 BackhoeReference
Transport height340 cmReference
Digging depth420 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth405 cmReference
Reach from pivot530 cmReference
Loading height342 cmReference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force3061 kgReference

Speeds

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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