John Deere 60


John Deere 60 tractor photo
1952 - 1956
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
50
60
70
33.7hp*
46.2hp*
53.7hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built57,166
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.
Variants
60row-crop
60Sstandard-tread
60 Hi-Crophigh-clearance
John Deere 60 Engines
John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl gasoline
John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl all-fuel
John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl LP gas
Engine details ...
John Deere 60 Power
Drawbar (claimed)36.94 hp
27.5 kW
Belt (claimed)41.57 hp
31.0 kW
Plows3 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)37.68 hp
28.1 kW
Belt (tested)41.18 hp
30.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
 power optional (1954 on)
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station with foam padded seat.
Capacity
Fuel20.5 gal
77.6 L
 28 gal (LP gas)
106.0 L
Aux. fuel1 gal
3.8 L
Hydraulic system1.5 gal
5.7 L
Hydraulics
TypePowr-Trol
Capacity1.5 gal
5.7 L
Pressure930 psi
64.1 bar
Valves1
Pump flow8.9 gpm
33.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
TypeJohn Deere 800
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
 independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase90 inches
228 cm
Weight5300 to 5800 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire11-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
60 Serial Number Location
John Deere 60 serial number location
Right side of tractor. Either on top of frame, below the distributor or in front of the belt pulley.
60 Serial Numbers
19526000001
19536007694
19546027995
19556042500
19566057650

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Belt Pulley
Diameter12.8 inches
32 cm
Width7.4 inches
18 cm
RPM975
Speed3270 ft/min
996.70 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Batteries2
Battery volts6
References
60 references literature
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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