About the John Deere 60
Engine Horsepower: 46 hp
Manufactured: 1952 to 1956
John Deere 60 Summary
The John Deere 60, produced from 1952 to 1956, is a row-crop tractor with a claimed drawbar horsepower of 36.94 hp and a belt horsepower of 41.57 hp. Manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, a total of 57,166 units were built. The model comes in five variants: 60 (row-crop), 60S (standard-tread), 60S6 (high-seat standard), 60-O (orchard), and 60H (high-clearance).
John Deere 60 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Where and when was the John Deere 60 tractor produced?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Row-Crop tractor
- Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
- Total built: 57,166
- Original price: $2,500 in 1956
- Five variants: 60, 60S, 60S6, 60-O, 60H
Variants
What are the different variants of the John Deere 60?
- 60: row-crop
- 60S: standard-tread
- 60 Hi-Crop: high-clearance
Engines
What types of engines are available for the John Deere 60?
- John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl gasoline
- John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl all-fuel
- John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl LP gas
Transmission
What type of transmission does the John Deere 60 have?
- 6-speed unsynchronized gear
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 60?
- Drawbar (claimed): 36.94 hp / 27.5 kW
- Belt (claimed): 41.57 hp / 31.0 kW
- Plows: 3 (14-inch)
- Drawbar (tested): 37.68 hp / 28.1 kW
- Belt (tested): 41.18 hp / 30.7 kW
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 60?
- Two-wheel drive
- Steering: manual (power optional from 1954)
- Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
- Open operator station with foam padded seat
Capacity
What is the fuel capacity of the John Deere 60?
- Fuel: 20.5 gal / 77.6 L (28 gal / 106.0 L for LP gas)
- Aux. fuel: 1 gal / 3.8 L
- Hydraulic system: 1.5 gal / 5.7 L
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications?
- Type: Powr-Trol
- Capacity: 1.5 gal / 5.7 L
- Pressure: 930 psi / 64.1 bar
- Valves: 1
- Pump flow: 8.9 gpm / 33.7 lpm
Tractor Hitch
What type of hitch does the John Deere 60 use?
- Type: John Deere 800
Power Take-off (PTO)
What kind of PTO does the John Deere 60 have?
- Rear PTO: transmission; independent optional
- Rear RPM: 540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the John Deere 60?
- Wheelbase: 90 inches / 228 cm
- Weight: 5300 to 5800 pounds
- Front tire: 6.00-16
- Rear tire: 11-38
Belt Pulley
What are the belt pulley specifications?
- Diameter: 12.8 inches / 32 cm
- Width: 7.4 inches / 18 cm
- RPM: 975
- Speed: 3270 ft/min / 996.70 meters/min
Electrical
What are the electrical features of the John Deere 60?
- Ground: positive
- Batteries: 2
- Battery volts: 6
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