John Deere R


John Deere R tractor photo
1949 - 1954
Two-Cylinder Letter Series
Standard-tread tractor
Series map:
R
47.8hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built21,293
Original price was $3,650 in 1954
The model R was John Deere's first diesel tractor. The R was the first John Deere tractor with a live PTO, which used a separate clutch.
John Deere R Engine
John Deere 6.8L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank22 gal
83.3 L
Aux. fuel1 gal
3.8 L
Engine details ...
John Deere R Power
Drawbar (claimed)35 hp
26.1 kW
Belt (claimed)43 hp
32.1 kW
Plows4 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)43.15 hp
32.2 kW
Belt (tested)48.58 hp
36.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase85.5 inches
217 cm
Weight7400 to 7603 pounds
Front tire7.50-18
Rear tire14-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
R Serial Number Location
John Deere R serial number location
Right side of tractor above belt pulley.
R Serial Numbers
19491000
19503541
19516505
195210745
195315720
195419485
Final22293

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6
References
R references literature
The John Deere Styled "Letter" Series by J.R. Hobbs
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
The New Model R Diesel published in 1949, by John Deere
Operator's Manual Model R Diesel Tractor (OM-R2012)
*Publication contains known errors.
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