John Deere LI

The John Deere LI is an industrial tractor produced from 1941 to 1946 by John Deere in Moline, Illinois, USA. It features a 1.1L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine producing 9.27 hp (claimed) at the belt. The tractor has a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, using SAE 90 oil. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with manual steering and an open operator station. The LI weighs 1550 lbs (703 kg) and has industrial tires sized 4.00x15 front and 6.00x22 rear. Rear tread options range from 36 to 54 inches. Serial numbers range from 50001 in 1941 to 52019 for the final unit. The LI is a variant of the John Deere L farm tractor.