Production | |
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 8,764 (GM) |
From 1942 to 1947 the G was produced as the John Deere model GM ("G Modernized"). The GM designation was created to receive government approval for a war-time price increase. After 1947, the model name was reverted back to the model G. |
Variants | |
GM | Wartime tractor |
John Deere G Engine | |
John Deere 6.8L 2-cyl all fuel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere G Transmission | |
6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere G Power | |
Drawbar (claimed) | 20.70 hp 15.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 31.44 hp 23.4 kW |
Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 34.49 hp 25.7 kW |
Belt (tested) | 38.10 hp 28.4 kW |
Performance test details ... |
Mechanical | |
Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
John Deere G photos... |
Capacity | |
Fuel | 17 gal 64.3 L |
Aux. fuel | 1.5 gal 5.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 1.25 gal 4.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
Type | open center |
Capacity | 1.25 gal 4.7 L |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Weight | 5300 lbs 2404 kg |
Front tire | 24x5 |
Rear tire | 51.5x7 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
G Serial Numbers | |
1938 | 1000 (G Unstyled) |
1939 | 7734 (G Unstyled) |
1940 | 9321 (G Unstyled) |
1941 | 10489 (G Unstyled) |
1942 | 11561 (G Unstyled) |
1942 | 13000 (GM) |
1943 | 13418 (GM) |
1944 | None |
1945 | 13748 (GM) |
1946 | 15780 (GM) |
1947 | 18553 (GM) |
Final | 22112 (GM) |
1947 | 23000 (G Early Styled) |
1948 | 25235 (G Early Styled) |
1948 | 26000 (G Late Styled) |
1949 | 32457 (G Late Styled) |
1950 | 39161 (G Late Styled) |
1951 | 46809 (G Late Styled) |
1952 | 53479 (G Late Styled) |
1953 | 63138 (G Late Styled) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
The John Deere Styled "Letter" Series by J.R. Hobbs | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
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