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John Deere 60 Orchard

John Deere 60 Orchard — Orchard/Vineyard tractor · 37 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 60 Orchard is a tractor model with a rating of approximately 37 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. It was manufactured between 1952 and 1957. The tractor is equipped with a 2-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive, and has an operating weight of 2418 kg. Its suitability is for operations covering 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
Weight
2418 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
68 rows
Recorded power
37 hp
Recorded weight
2418 kg
Transmissions
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Production years
1952-1957
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Orchard/Vineyard tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Total built872Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl gasolineReference
Drawbar (claimed)27.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)22.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)31.0 kWReference
Belt (claimed)24.8 kWReference
Plows3Reference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement5.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke140 x 171 mmReference
Fuel systemduplex carburetorReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.1:1Reference
Rated RPM975Reference
Firing order1-2Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity31.2 LReference
Oil capacity7.6 LReference

Transmission

6-speed unsynchronized gearReference
TransmissionJohn DeereReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchfour 254mm dry discsReference

Capacities

Fuel75.7 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
Valves1Reference
Pump flow33.7 lpmReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Clutchdry discReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase192 cmReference
Weight2418 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire14-26Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear14-26Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear13-26Reference
Length318 cmReference
Width192 cmReference
Height (hood)144 cmReference
Shipping weight2418 kgReference
Rear axle69 mmReference
Rear tread138 to 145 cmReference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts6Reference

Speeds

With 14-26 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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