John Deere 60

The John Deere 60 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 221 cc 13.5 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 6 hp / 4.5 kW. Transmission: Peerless 1200. Operating weight: 402 lbs 182 kg.

Overview

	1966 - 1969 Lawn tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

John Deere 60 Engine
6HP Tecumseh 221cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	1.25 gal 4.7 L
Engine details ...

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

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	manual

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	42.5 inches 107 cm
Weight	402 lbs 182 kg
Front tire	5.00x13
Rear tire	8.50x18
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	24

References
Operator's Manual John Deere 60 (OM-M41604) published in 1966
Operator's Manual John Deere 60 (OM-M42248) published in 1967
Weekend Freedom Machine published in 1966, by John Deere
Add a handyman to your staff... published in 1966, by John Deere
John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1967
John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors and Equipment published in 1968

Engine

Engine Detail — 221 cc / 13.5 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Tecumseh VH60
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement	221 cc 13.5 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.625x2.5 inches 67 x 64 mm
Power	6 hp 4.5 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Rated RPM	3600
Idle RPM	1800-3600
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.010 inches (cold) 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.010 inches (cold) 0.254 mm
Oil capacity	0.75 qts 0.7 L
Oil change	25 h

Transmission

Transmission — Peerless 1200

Transmission	Peerless 1200
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	1.5 qts 1.4 L
Oil type	AM30200M
Three gears plus reverse. The drive belt has two positions for high and low ranges. To change the range, tilt the rear fender backwards and change the drive belt position.

	AM30200M

60 Transmission Controls
1	Clutch/Brake
2	Throttle
3	Gear shift
4	Parking brake

Dimensions

John Deere 60 Tires
Lawn/turf front	5.00x13
Lawn/turf rear	8.50x18

Dimensions
Wheelbase	42.5 inches 107 cm
Length	59 inches 149 cm
Width	30.7 inches 77 cm
Height	37 inches 93 cm
Weight	402 lbs 182 kg
Front tread	23.4 inches 59 cm
Rear tread	22.5 inches 57 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
34" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade

34" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount John Deere
	manual lift
Cutting width	34 inches 86 cm

Photos

John Deere 60

John Deere 60

John Deere 60 lawn tractor operator station and controls.