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John Deere 60 Standard



John Deere 60 Standard tractor photo
1954 - 1956
Standard-tread tractor
Series map:
60 Standard
41.6hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built2,854
There were two basic verions of standard-tread model 60. The early "low seat" version was built until 1955. Starting at serial number 6043000 a new "high seat" chassis was used.
Variants
60row-crop
60Sstandard-tread
60Oorchard
60 Hi-Crophigh-clearance
John Deere 60 Standard 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 Standard Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
John Deere 60 Standard Power
Drawbar (claimed)36.94 hp (gas)
27.5 kW
 30.09 hp (all-fuel)
22.4 kW
Belt (claimed)41.57 hp (gas)
31.0 kW
 33.26 hp (all-fuel)
24.8 kW
Plows3 *14-inch
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
 power optional (1954 on)
Mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
Low-seat Deere model 60 Standard.
John Deere 60 Standard photos...
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
Typeopen center
Capacity1.5 gal
5.7 L
Pressure930 psi
64.1 bar
Valves1
Pump flow8.9 gpm
33.7 lpm
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
 independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase75.75 inches (early)
192 cm
 80.75 inches (late)
205 cm
Weight4347 to 6175 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire14-30
Full dimensions and tires ...
60 Standard Serial Number Location
John Deere 60 Standard serial number location
Right side of tractor.
60 Standard Serial Numbers
19536025006
19546024786
19556039669
19566054500
Final6063852

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Belt Pulley
Diameter12.8 inches
32 cm
Width7.4 inches
18 cm
RPM975
Speed3270 ft/min
996.70 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Batteries2
Battery volts6
References
60 Standard references literature
The First Numbered Series of John Deere Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing
Operator's Manual 60 Standard-Orchard Tractors (OM-R2029) published in 1954
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