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 rated power output is 6 hp 4.5 kW. Transmission: Peerless 1200. Operating weight: 402 lbs 182 kg.
Engine Power
6 hp
4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Peerless 1200
Operating Weight
402 lbs
182 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 60 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1966 - 1969
Lawn tractor |
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1966 - 1969 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
John Deere 60 Engine | |
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6HP Tecumseh 221cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 60 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Weight | 402 lbs
182 kg |
Front tire | 5.00x13 |
Rear tire | 8.50x18 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 24 |
References | |
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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. | |
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AM30200M |
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60 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Clutch/Brake |
2 | Throttle |
3 | Gear shift |
4 | Parking brake |
Dimensions
John Deere 60 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 5.00x13 |
Lawn/turf rear | 8.50x18 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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34" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
34" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Photos
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