John Deere 60

The John Deere 60 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 321 ci 5.3 L engine. The rated power output is 41.18 hp 30.7 kW. Transmission: John Deere. Operating weight: 5300 to 5800 pounds.

Overview

	1952 - 1956 Row-Crop tractor
1952 - 1956
Row-Crop tractor

Production
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
60	row-crop
60S	standard-tread
60O	orchard
60 Hi-Crop	high-clearance

John Deere 60 Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

John Deere 60 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
Plows	3 (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
Steering	manual
	power optional (1954 on)
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station with foam padded seat.

Capacity
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
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
Type	John Deere 800

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	90 inches 228 cm
Weight	5300 to 5800 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	11-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	12.8 inches 32 cm
Width	7.4 inches 18 cm
RPM	975
Speed	3270 ft/min 996.70 meters/min

Electrical
Ground	positive
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6

References
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.

Engine

Engine options
John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl gasoline
John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl all-fuel
John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 321 ci / 5.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	321 ci 5.3 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.75 inches 140 x 171 mm
Fuel system	duplex carburetor
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	6:1
Rated RPM	975
Firing order	1-2
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	8 qts 7.6 L
Coolant capacity	33 qts 31.2 L
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Point gap	0.022 inches 0.559 mm

Engine Detail — 321 ci / 5.3 L

Manufacturer	John Deere
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
all-fuel
Displacement	321 ci 5.3 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.75 inches 140 x 171 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	4.7:1
Rated RPM	975
Firing order	1-2
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Engine Detail — 321 ci / 5.3 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	321 ci 5.3 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.75 inches 140 x 171 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	7.3:1
Rated RPM	975
Firing order	1-2
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — John Deere

Transmission	John Deere
Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
With 11-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 60 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	11-38
Ag front	7.50-16
	9.00-10
Ag rear	12-38
	9-42
	11-42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	90 inches 228 cm
Length	139 inches 353 cm
Width	86.625 inches 220 cm
Height (hood)	65.6 inches 166 cm
Height (exhaust)	84.1 inches 213 cm
Rear axle	3.125 inch diameter 79 mm
Rear tread	56 to 88 inches 142 to 223 cm

John Deere 60 Weight
Shipping	5300 lbs 2404 kg
Operating	5800 lbs 2630 kg
Ballasted	7400 lbs 3356 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 472: gasoline 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 490: tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 513: LP gas 6-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 472
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD May 26 - June 2, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 472 file
Belt power (max)	40.24 hp 30.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	35.18 hp 26.2 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	4,372 lbs 1983 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 490
Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD April 15 - 21, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 490 file
Belt power (max)	32.48 hp 24.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	29.17 hp 21.8 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	4,499 lbs 2040 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 513
LP gas 6-speed 2WD November 6 - 12, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 513 file
Belt power (max)	41.18 hp 30.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	37.68 hp 28.1 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	5,352 lbs 2427 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.