Embed

Paste on your site — shows live UK/US specs and links back here. Free to use.

<iframe src="https://farmfleetspecs.com/embed/john-deere-m" width="100%" height="430" loading="lazy" style="border:1px solid #e6e8e4;border-radius:14px;max-width:560px" title="John Deere M specs — FarmFleetSpecs"></iframe>

Tractor · 1947Unverified

John Deere M

Name: John Deere M
Brand: John Deere

John Deere M — Two-Cylinder Letter Series · 18 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere M is a tractor with a rated power output of 18 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class. It was manufactured from 1947 to 1952 and features a 2-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine paired with two-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox. The tractor's operating weight is listed as 1179 kg, and it is suitable for operations 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

18 hp

Max power

13.5 kW

Weight

1179 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

90 rows

Recorded power

18 hp

Recorded weight

1179 kg

Transmissions

4-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1947-1952

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

Hover a source tag to verify

Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USAReference

Total built45,799Reference

Original price was $1,075 in 1952Reference

The M had been in development for several years during World War II prior to its introduction in 1947. The M replaced the H, L, and LA models. Three additional variants; the MT tricycle, MC crawler model, and MI industrial model were also built. The M was the first tractor to be produced at Deere's new Dubuque factory. It was the first to use Deere's Touch-O-Matic hydraulic system. PTO and electric starting were standard features.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Differential mechanical disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

MutilityReference

MTrow-cropReference

MCcrawlerReference

MIindustrialReference

Engine

John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank37.9 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)13.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)14.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)13.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)15.2 kWReference

John DeereReference

gasolineReference

2-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

The model M engine was also available as an all-fuel engine. Production numbers are unknown.Reference

Displacement1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke102 x 102 mmReference

Compression6:1Reference

Rated RPM1650Reference

Firing order1-2Reference

Starter volts6Reference

Oil capacity4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity13.2 LReference

Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference

Point gap0.559 mmReference

Intake valve clearance0.305 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.305 mmReference

Image courtesy of JohnReference

Belt power (max)15.2 kWReference

Max power13.5 kWReference

Transmission

4-speed unsynchronized gearReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

TypeTouch-O-MaticReference

Pressure48.3 barReference

Total flow16.1 lpmReference

Oil type10WReference

TypeDeere Quik-TatchReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTO Type550Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase177 cmReference

Weight1179 kgReference

Front tire4.00x15Reference

Rear tire8-24Reference

Ag front4.00x15Reference

Ag rear8-24Reference

Ag front5.00x15Reference

Ag rear9-24Reference

Ag rear10-24Reference

Length279 cmReference

Width129 cmReference

Height (hood)142 cmReference

Height (exhaust)167 cmReference

Operating weight1179 kgReference

Ground clearance53 cmReference

Front tread96 to 132 cmReference

Rear tread96 to 132 cmReference

M Serial Number Location

Serial number plate located on the lower part of dash.Reference

M Serial Numbers

194710001Reference

194813734Reference

194925604Reference

195035659Reference

195143525Reference

195250580Reference

Final55799Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Links

M 3-point Hitch Conversion: Modification of the M's hitch to a three-point hitchReference

Capacities

Diameter18 cmReference

Width16 cmReference

RPM1575Reference

Speed911.05 meters/minReference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Battery volts6Reference

Test results

Gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 6 - 16, 1947Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 387 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)7.6 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull1056 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 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.

Partner tool · Free

Working out if you can afford this tractor?

YourIncomeCalculator.com — free, HMRC-aligned take-home pay, self-employment & VAT calculators. No sign-up.

Calculate your take-home pay

Recommended kit

Handy kit for owners

Popular tractor and farm accessories owners pick up for machines like this.

Disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Learn more.