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John Deere M



John Deere M tractor photo
1947 - 1952
Two-Cylinder Letter Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
M
22.2hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built45,799
Original price was $1,075 in 1952
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.
Variants
Mutility
MTrow-crop
MCcrawler
MIindustrial
John Deere M Engine
John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank10 gal
37.9 L
Engine details ...
John Deere M Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
John Deere M Power
Drawbar (claimed)18 hp
13.4 kW
Belt (claimed)20 hp
14.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)18.15 hp
13.5 kW
Belt (tested)20.45 hp
15.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
John Deere model M, left side.
John Deere M photos...
Hydraulics
TypeTouch-O-Matic
Pressure700 psi
48.3 bar
Total flow4.25 gpm
16.1 lpm
Oil type
10W
Tractor hitch
TypeDeere Quik-Tatch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type550
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase70 inches
177 cm
Weight2600 lbs
1179 kg
Front tire4.00x15
Rear tire8-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
M Serial Number Location
John Deere M serial number location
Serial number plate located on the lower part of dash.
M Serial Numbers
194710001
194813734
194925604
195035659
195143525
195250580
Final55799

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Links
M 3-point Hitch Conversion: Modification of the M's hitch to a three-point hitch
Belt Pulley
Diameter7.25 inches
18 cm
Width6.4 inches
16 cm
RPM1575
Speed2989 ft/min
911.05 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6
References
M references literature
The John Deere Styled "Letter" Series by J.R. Hobbs
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
Model "M" General-Purpose Tractor published in 1946, by John Deere
Operator's Manual Model "M" Tractor (OM-TM3) published in 1951
*Publication contains known errors.
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