John Deere 60
1952 - 1956
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
50
60
70
33.7hp*
46.2hp*
53.7hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
Manufacturer John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built 57,166
Original price was $2,500 in 1956
Five variants of the John Deere model 60 were made. The basic 60, the standard 60S, the high-seat standard 60S6 (in 1955 and 1956 only), the orchard model 60-O, and the high-crop 60H with 32-inch clearance.
John Deere 60 Power
Drawbar (claimed) 36.94 hp27.5 kW
Belt (claimed) 41.57 hp31.0 kW
Plows 3 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested) 37.68 hp28.1 kW
Belt (tested) 41.18 hp30.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering manual
  power optional (1954 on)
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station with foam padded seat.
Capacity
Fuel 20.5 gal77.6 L
  28 gal (LP gas)106.0 L
Aux. fuel 1 gal3.8 L
Hydraulic system 1.5 gal5.7 L
Hydraulics
Type Powr-Trol
Capacity 1.5 gal5.7 L
Pressure 930 psi64.1 bar
Valves 1
Pump flow 8.9 gpm33.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Type John Deere 800
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO transmission
  independent Opt Optional
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)
60 Serial Number Location
Right side of tractor. Either on top of frame, below the distributor or in front of the belt pulley.
Belt Pulley
Diameter 12.8 inches32 cm
Width 7.4 inches18 cm
RPM 975
Speed 3270 ft/min996.70 meters/min
Electrical
Ground positive
Batteries 2
Battery volts 6
References
The First Numbered Series of John Deere Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing
Highlights of the new John Deere 50 and 60 Tractors published in 1952
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
50 & 60 General-Purpose Tractors published in 1952, by John Deere
General-Purpose Tractors published in 1953, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.
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