john deere g
 | 1937 - 1953
Model year 1937-19411942-19481948-1953
Two-Cylinder Letter SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1937 - 1953 | Model year 1937-19411942-19481948-1953 | Two-Cylinder Letter Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1937 - 1953 | |||||
Model year 1937-19411942-19481948-1953 | |||||
Two-Cylinder Letter Series | |||||
Row-Crop tractor | |||||
1937 - 1953 | |
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Model year 1937-19411942-19481948-1953 | |
Two-Cylinder Letter Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 10,684 (Unstyled) |
The first 3,250 John Deere model G tractors (serial number 1000 through 4250) are known as "low radiator" Gs. Overheating issues resulted in a production change to a larger radiator beginning with serial number 4251. Many of the original tractors were refitted with the new radiator. | |
John Deere G Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 2-cyl all fuel | |
Fuel tank | 17 gal
64.3 L |
Aux. fuel | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere G Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere G Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 20.70 hp
15.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 31.44 hp
23.4 kW |
Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 27.63 hp
20.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 35.91 hp
26.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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John Deere G photos...  |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 5000 lbs
2268 kg |
Front tire | 24x5 |
Rear tire | 51.5x7 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
G Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the left side of the unstyled John Deere G, near the flywheel. Plate on the right side above pulley on the styled G. |
G Serial Numbers | |
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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. | |
References | |
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The John Deere Unstyled Letter Series by J.R. Hobbs | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
General-Purpose Tractors published in 1938, by John Deere | |
General-Purpose Tractors published in 1940, by John Deere | |
General Catalog published in 1940, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. |