John Deere M

Utility tractor

Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA

Original price was $1,075 in 1952

The M had been in development for several years during World War II prior to its introduction in 1947. The M replaced the H, L, and LA models. Three additional variants; the MT tricycle, MC crawler model, and MI industrial model were also built. The M was the first tractor to be produced at Deere's new Dubuque factory. It was the first to use Deere's Touch-O-Matic hydraulic system. PTO and electric starting were standard features.

John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline

4-speed unsynchronized gear

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Differential mechanical disc brakes

Open operator station.

M 3-point Hitch Conversion: Modification of the M's hitch to a three-point hitch

The John Deere Styled "Letter" Series by J.R. Hobbs

Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*

Model "M" General-Purpose Tractor published in 1946, by John Deere

Operator's Manual Model "M" Tractor (OM-TM3) published in 1951

*Publication contains known errors.

The model M engine was also available as an all-fuel engine. Production numbers are unknown.

With 9-24 rear tires.

Gasoline 4-speed 2WD October 6 - 16, 1947 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 387 file

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.