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John Deere 60

Name: John Deere 60
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 60 — Row-Crop tractor · 37 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 60 is a compact tractor model, rated at 37 hp, which makes it one of the smaller options in its class. Manufactured from 1952 to 1956, this model features a 2-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine driving a 6-speed gearbox via two-wheel drive. The listed weight of the John Deere 60 is 5300 to 5800 pounds, and it is suitable for working on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

37 hp

Max power

26.2 kW

Weight

5300 to 5800 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

144 rows

Recorded power

37 hp

Transmissions

6-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1952-1956

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Total built57,166Reference

Original price was $2,500 in 1956Reference

Five variants of the John Deere model 60 were made. The basic 60, the standard 60S, the high-seat standard 60S6 (in 1955 and 1956 only), the orchard model 60-O, and the high-crop 60H with 32-inch clearance.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Steeringpower optional (1954 on)Reference

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference

Open operator station with foam padded seat.Reference

Variants

60row-cropReference

60Sstandard-treadReference

60OorchardReference

60 Hi-Crophigh-clearanceReference

Engine

John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl gasolineReference

John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl all-fuelReference

John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl LP gasReference

Drawbar (claimed)27.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)22.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)31.0 kWReference

Belt (claimed)24.8 kWReference

Plows3 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)28.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)30.7 kWReference

John DeereReference

gasolineReference

2-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement5.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke140 x 171 mmReference

Fuel systemduplex carburetorReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression6:1Reference

Rated RPM975Reference

Firing order1-2Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity31.2 LReference

Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference

Point gap0.559 mmReference

all-fuelReference

Compression4.7:1Reference

LP gasReference

Compression7.3:1Reference

Belt power (max)30.0 kWReference

Max power26.2 kWReference

Belt power (max)24.2 kWReference

Max power21.8 kWReference

Belt power (max)30.7 kWReference

Max power28.1 kWReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders2-cylinder | 2-cylinder | 2-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed975 | 975 | 975Reference

Bore and stroke5.50x6.75 inchesReference

Compression ratio6:1 | 4.7:1 | 7.3:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooled | 33 qtsReference

Transmission

6-speed unsynchronized gearReference

TransmissionJohn DeereReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

forward and reverse options6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel77.6 LReference

Fuel106.0 LReference

Aux. fuel3.8 LReference

Diameter32 cmReference

Width18 cmReference

RPM975Reference

Speed996.70 meters/minReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system5.7 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity5.7 LReference

Pressure64.1 barReference

Valves1Reference

Pump flow33.7 lpmReference

TypeJohn Deere 800Reference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase228 cmReference

Weight5300 to 5800 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire11-38Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear11-38Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag front9.00-10Reference

Ag rear12-38Reference

Ag rear9-42Reference

Ag rear11-42Reference

Length353 cmReference

Width220 cmReference

Height (hood)166 cmReference

Height (exhaust)213 cmReference

Rear axle79 mmReference

Rear tread142 to 223 cmReference

Shipping2404 kgReference

Operating2630 kgReference

Ballasted3356 kgReference

John Deere 60 attachments

front-end loaderReference

60 Serial Number Location

Right side of tractor. Either on top of frame, below the distributor or in front of the belt pulley.Reference

60 Serial Numbers

19526000001Reference

19536007694Reference

19546027995Reference

19556042500Reference

19566057650Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Battery options2 | 2Reference

Test results

NTTL 472: gasoline 6-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 490: tractor fuel 6-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 513: LP gas 6-speed 2WDReference

Gasoline 6-speed 2WDMay 26 - June 2, 1952Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 472 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)14.4 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull1983 kgReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WDApril 15 - 21, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 490 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull2040 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

LP gas 6-speed 2WDNovember 6 - 12, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 513 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)17.8 l/hourReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2427 kgReference

Speeds

With 11-38 rear tires.Reference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference

Rear Axle Type7.9 cmReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics TypePowr-TrolReference

Maximum operating pressure930 psiReference

Remote Valves1Reference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height166.6 cmReference

Overall Length353.1 cmReference

Overall Width220 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range11-38, 12-38, 9-42, 11-42 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range6.00-16, 7.50-16, 9.00-10Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering typemanual, power optional (1,954 on)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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