John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere DI

The John Deere DI is an industrial tractor produced from 1925 to 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. It features a John Deere 8.2L 2-cylinder gasoline engine with 27 hp (claimed) belt power. The tractor was available with 2-speed and 3-speed gear transmissions, with the 3-speed introduced in 1937. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The DI weighs 5269 lbs (2390 kg) and has agricultural tires sized 7.50x18 front and 12.75x28 rear.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere DI

Power

Belt (claimed)	27 hp (20.1 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	12.75x28
Ag front	7.50x18

Engine

Type	gasoline, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model	John Deere 8.2L 2-cyl gasoline
Aux. fuel	1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Fuel tank	25 gal (94.6 L)
Rated RPM	900
Bore/Stroke	6.75x7.00 inches (171 x 178 mm)
Compression	3.91:1
Displacement	501 ci (8.2 L)

Dimensions

Width	66.5 inches (168 cm)
Height	61.25 inches (155 cm)
Length	130 inches (330 cm)
Weight	5269 lbs (2390 kg)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Built in	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Years produced	1925 - 1941

Transmission

Type	gear
Options	2-speed gear, 3-speed gear
2-speed gear	2 forward and 1 reverse (used until 1937)
3-speed gear	3 forward and 1 reverse (introduced in 1937)

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