John Deere L

The John Deere L is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 66.4 ci 1.1 L engine. The rated power output is 10.42 hp 7.8 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 1,515 lbs 687 kg.

Overview

	1937 - 1946 Two-Cylinder Letter SeriesUtility tractor
1937 - 1946
Two-Cylinder Letter Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Moline, Illinois, USA
Total built	13,365
Original price was $517 in 1946

Variants
L	farm tractor
LI	industrial tractor

John Deere L Transmission
3-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

John Deere L Power
Drawbar (claimed)	7.01 hp 5.2 kW
Belt (claimed)	9.27 hp 6.9 kW
Plows	1 (12-inch)
Drawbar (tested)	9.06 hp 6.8 kW
Belt (tested)	10.42 hp 7.8 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Weight	1,515 lbs 687 kg
Front tire	4.00-15
Rear tire	6.00-22
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
The John Deere Styled "Letter" Series by J.R. Hobbs
The John Deere Unstyled Letter Series by J.R. Hobbs
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
General Catalog published in 1940, by John Deere
Model "L" General-Purpose Tractor published in 1939, by John Deere
Models "L" and "LA" General-Purpose Tractors published in 1941, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
John Deere 1.1L 2-cyl gasoline
Hercules 0.9L 2-cyl gasoline
Hercules 1.1L 2-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 66.4 ci / 1.1 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Final engine. Used from serial number 640000 through the end of production
Displacement	66.4 ci 1.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.25x4.00 inches 83 x 102 mm
Rated RPM	1550
Firing order	1-2
Coolant capacity	10 qts 9.5 L

Engine Detail — 56.5 ci / 0.9 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Hercules NXA
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Original engine, used until 1938, SN 622580
Displacement	56.5 ci 0.9 L
Bore/Stroke	3.00x4.00 inches 76 x 102 mm
Firing order	1-2

Engine Detail — 66.4 ci / 1.1 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Hercules NXB
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Second engine, used until 1941, SN 634840
Displacement	66.4 ci 1.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.25x4.00 inches 83 x 102 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Rated RPM	1550

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

John Deere L Tires
Ag front	4.00-15
Ag rear	6.00-22

Dimensions
Length	91 inches 231 cm
Width	49 inches 124 cm
Height	57 inches 144 cm
Weight	1,515 lbs 687 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 313
Hercules NXB 3-speed 2WD November 14 - 16, 1938 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 313 file
Belt power (max)	10.42 hp 7.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	1.1 gal/hour 4.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	9.06 hp 6.8 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	1235 lbs 560 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.