John Deere

John Deere 60

The John Deere 60 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1952 to 1956 by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. It was built in five variants including the basic 60, standard 60S, high-seat standard 60S6, orchard 60-O, and high-crop 60H with 32-inch clearance. It features a 5.3L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled engine available in gasoline, all-fuel, and LP gas versions. The tractor has a 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with a dry disc clutch. It offers drawbar power of about 37 hp and belt power of about 41 hp. The tractor has two-wheel drive with manual steering and optional power steering from 1954. It has an open operator station with a foam padded seat. Fuel capacity is 20.5 gallons for gasoline and 28 gallons for LP gas. The hydraulic system is open center with 1.5 gallons capacity and 930 psi pressure. The tractor hitch is John Deere 800 type and PTO is transmission-driven with optional independent PTO. Dimensions include a 90-inch wheelbase, 139-inch length, and weight ranging from 5300 to 5800 pounds. Tires vary by model and use. The John Deere 60 was a popular and versatile tractor in its era.
Power41 hp[B]
Founded1952 - 1956
Model60

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 60

Power
Plows3 (14-inch)
Belt (tested)41.18 hp
Belt (claimed)41.57 hp (gas), 33.26 hp (all-fuel)
Belt (tested kW)30.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)37.68 hp
Belt (claimed kW)31.0 kW (gas), 24.8 kW (all-fuel)
Drawbar (claimed)36.94 hp (gas), 30.09 hp (all-fuel)
Drawbar (tested kW)28.1 kW
Drawbar (claimed kW)27.5 kW (gas), 22.4 kW (all-fuel)
Engine
OptionsJohn Deere 5.3L 2-cyl gasoline, John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl all-fuel, John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl LP gas
LP gas engine2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, displacement 321 ci (5.3 L), bore/stroke 5.50x6.75 inches (140 x 171 mm), oil bath air cleaner, compression 7.3:1, rated RPM 975, firing order 1-2, electric starter 12 volts
All-fuel engine2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, displacement 321 ci (5.3 L), bore/stroke 5.50x6.75 inches (140 x 171 mm), oil bath air cleaner, compression 4.7:1, rated RPM 975, firing order 1-2, electric starter 12 volts
Gasoline engine2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, displacement 321 ci (5.3 L), bore/stroke 5.50x6.75 inches (140 x 171 mm), duplex carburetor, oil bath air cleaner, compression 6:1, rated RPM 975, firing order 1-2, electric starter 12 volts, oil capacity 8 qts (7.6 L), coolant capacity 33 qts (31.2 L), sparkplug gap 0.030 inches (0.762 mm), point gap 0.022 inches (0.559 mm)
Capacity
Fuel20.5 gal (77.6 L), 28 gal LP gas (106.0 L)
Aux. fuel1 gal (3.8 L)
Hydraulic system1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Overview
Built inWaterloo, Iowa, USA
CategoryRow-Crop tractor
VariantsFive variants: basic 60, standard 60S, high-seat standard 60S6 (1955-1956), orchard 60-O, high-crop 60H with 32-inch clearance
Total built57,166
Original price$2,500 in 1956
Production years1952 - 1956
Variants
60row-crop
60Oorchard
60Sstandard-tread
60 Hi-Crophigh-clearance
Electrical
Groundpositive
Batteries2
Battery volts6
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1
Capacity1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Pressure930 psi (64.1 bar)
Pump flow8.9 gpm (33.7 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steeringmanual, power optional (1954 on)
Operator stationOpen with foam padded seat
Attachments
Availablefront-end loader
Belt Pulley
RPM975
Speed3270 ft/min (996.70 meters/min)
Width7.4 inches (18 cm)
Diameter12.8 inches (32 cm)
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Tractor hitch
TypeJohn Deere 800
Serial Numbers
19526000001
19536007694
19546027995
19556042500
19566057650
Dimensions & Tires
Width86.625 inches (220 cm)
Length139 inches (353 cm)
Weight5300 to 5800 pounds
Rear axle3.125 inch diameter (79 mm)
Rear tire11-38, 12-38, 9-42, 11-42
Wheelbase90 inches (228 cm)
Front tire6.00-16, 7.50-16, 9.00-10
Rear tread56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm)
Height (hood)65.6 inches (166 cm)
Shipping weight5300 lbs (2404 kg)
Ballasted weight7400 lbs (3356 kg)
Height (exhaust)84.1 inches (213 cm)
Operating weight5800 lbs (2630 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Rear PTO optionalindependent Optional