john deere 60
 | 1952 - 1956
Row-Crop tractor | 1952 - 1956 | Row-Crop tractor |
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1952 - 1956 | |||
Row-Crop tractor | |||
1952 - 1956 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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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. | |
Variants | |
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60 | row-crop |
60S | standard-tread |
60O | orchard |
60 Hi-Crop | high-clearance |
John Deere 60 Engines | |
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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 Transmission | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 60 Power | |
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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 |
Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 37.68 hp
28.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 41.18 hp
30.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
| power optional (1954 on) |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station with foam padded seat. | |
Photos | |
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John Deere 60 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 20.5 gal
77.6 L |
| 28 gal (LP gas)
106.0 L |
Aux. fuel | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Pressure | 930 psi
64.1 bar |
Valves | 1 |
Pump flow | 8.9 gpm
33.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | John Deere 800 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
| independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 5300 to 5800 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 11-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
John Deere 60 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
60 Serial Number Location | |
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Right side of tractor. Either on top of frame, below the distributor or in front of the belt pulley. |
60 Serial Numbers | |
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1952 | 6000001 |
1953 | 6007694 |
1954 | 6027995 |
1955 | 6042500 |
1956 | 6057650 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 12.8 inches
32 cm |
Width | 7.4 inches
18 cm |
RPM | 975 |
Speed | 3270 ft/min
996.70 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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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 | |
Operator's Manual 60 Tractors (OM-R2034) 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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