John Deere H

The John Deere H is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 99.7 ci 1.6 L engine. The rated power output is 14.84 hp 11.1 kW. Transmission: John Deere. Operating weight: 2080 lbs 943 kg.

Overview

	1939 - 1947 Two-Cylinder Letter SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1939 - 1947
Two-Cylinder Letter Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built	58,584 (total)
	978 (HN)
	133 (HWH)
	31 (HNH)
Original price was $650 in 1947

John Deere H Engine
John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank	7.5 gal 28.4 L
Aux. fuel	0.875 gal 3.3 L
Engine details ...

John Deere H Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...

John Deere H Power
Drawbar (claimed)	12 hp 8.9 kW
Belt (claimed)	14 hp 10.4 kW
Plows	1 (16-inch)
Drawbar (tested)	12.48 hp 9.3 kW
Belt (tested)	14.84 hp 11.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	546@1400

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	76 inches 193 cm
Weight	2080 lbs 943 kg
Front tire	4.00-15
Rear tire	7.50-32
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	12.25 inches 31 cm
Width	4.5 inches 11 cm
RPM	700
Speed	2245 ft/min 684.28 meters/min

Electrical
Ground	positive
Battery volts	6

References
The John Deere Styled "Letter" Series by J.R. Hobbs
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
General-Purpose Tractors published in 1940, by John Deere
General Catalog published in 1940, by John Deere
Now- a Tractor that will Replace your Animal Power published in 1939, by John Deere
Operator's Manual Model "H" Series (OM-R2011R) published in 1939
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 99.7 ci / 1.6 L Kerosene

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Kerosene
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	99.7 ci 1.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.56x5.00 inches 90 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	4.75 : 1
Rated RPM	1400
Firing order	1-2
Starter	hand-crank
	electric *Electric start became available as an option in 1941, tractor serial number 27000.
Starter volts	6
Coolant capacity	22 qts 20.8 L
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Oil capacity	4.5 qts 4.3 L

Transmission

Transmission — John Deere

Transmission	John Deere
Type	gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	235mm dry discs
Oil capacity	12 qts 11.4 L
Oil type	32+SAE 90 : SAE 140 32-	32+SAE 90	: SAE 140 32-
32+SAE 90	: SAE 140 32-
32+SAE 90	: SAE 140 32-

Dimensions

John Deere H Tires
Ag front	4.00-15
Ag rear	7.50-32
Ag front	6.00-12 (HN)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	76 inches 193 cm
Length	111.25 inches 282 cm
Width	79 inches 200 cm
Height (hood)	52 inches 132 cm
Shipping weight	2080 lbs 943 kg
Ballasted weight	3035 lbs 1376 kg
Bar rear axle	2.125 inch diameter 53 mm
Rear tread	44 to 80 inches 111 to 203 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 312
Distillate 3-speed 2WD October 311938, - October 10, 1938 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 312 file
Belt power (max)	14.84 hp 11.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	1.3 gal/hour 4.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	12.48 hp 9.3 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	1,839 lbs 834 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.