Tractor · 1954Unverified
John Deere 60 Standard
John Deere 60 Standard — Standard-tread 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
Weight
4347 to 6175 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Total built2,854Reference
There were two basic verions of standard-tread model 60. The early "low seat" version was built until 1955. Starting at serial number 6043000 a new "high seat" chassis was used.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower optional (1954 on)Reference
Mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station.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
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
Oil capacity7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity28.4 LReference
all-fuelReference
liquid-cooledReference
Compression4.7:1Reference
LP gasReference
Compression7.3:1Reference
Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gearReference
TransmissionJohn DeereReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchfour 254mm dry discsReference
Oil capacity22.7 LReference
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
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase192 cmReference
Wheelbase205 cmReference
Weight4347 to 6175 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire14-30Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear14-30Reference
Ag front6.50-18Reference
Ag front7.50-18Reference
Ag rear13-30Reference
Ag rear15-30Reference
Length321 cmReference
Early Shipping weight1971 kgReference
Late Shipping weight2800 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)33 cmReference
Rear axle79 mmReference
Early Front tread147 to 157 cmReference
Front tread140 cmReference
Front tread132 to 172 cmReference
Rear tread157 to 203 cmReference
Steering wheel196 cmReference
60 Standard Serial Number Location
Right side of tractor.Reference
60 Standard Serial Numbers
19536025006Reference
19546024786Reference
19556039669Reference
19566054500Reference
Final6063852Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts6Reference
John Deere 60 Standard Height
Hood153 cmReference
Exhaust189 cmReference
Exhaust209 cmReference
Speeds
With 14-30 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.