Tractor · 1952Unverified
John Deere 60
John Deere 60 — Row-Crop tractor · 37 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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
Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gearReference
TransmissionJohn DeereReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
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
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
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.