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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.
John Deere 60tractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionshydraulicsattachmentsrow-crop tractor
Power41 hp[B]
Founded1952 - 1956
Model60

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 60

Power

Plows:3 (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

Options:John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl gasoline, John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl all-fuel, John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl LP gas
LP gas engine:2-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 engine:2-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 engine:2-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

Fuel:20.5 gal (77.6 L), 28 gal LP gas (106.0 L)
Aux. fuel:1 gal (3.8 L)
Hydraulic system:1.5 gal (5.7 L)

Overview

Built in:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Category:Row-Crop tractor
Variants:Five variants: basic 60, standard 60S, high-seat standard 60S6 (1955-1956), orchard 60-O, high-crop 60H with 32-inch clearance
Total built:57,166
Original price:$2,500 in 1956
Production years:1952 - 1956

Variants

60:row-crop
60O:orchard
60S:standard-tread
60 Hi-Crop:high-clearance

Electrical

Ground:positive
Batteries:2
Battery volts:6

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:1
Capacity:1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Pressure:930 psi (64.1 bar)
Pump flow:8.9 gpm (33.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering:manual, power optional (1954 on)
Operator station:Open with foam padded seat

Attachments

Available:front-end loader

Belt Pulley

RPM:975
Speed:3270 ft/min (996.70 meters/min)
Width:7.4 inches (18 cm)
Diameter:12.8 inches (32 cm)

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Manufacturer:John Deere

Tractor hitch

Type:John Deere 800

Serial Numbers

1952:6000001
1953:6007694
1954:6027995
1955:6042500
1956:6057650

Dimensions & Tires

Width:86.625 inches (220 cm)
Length:139 inches (353 cm)
Weight:5300 to 5800 pounds
Rear axle:3.125 inch diameter (79 mm)
Rear tire:11-38, 12-38, 9-42, 11-42
Wheelbase:90 inches (228 cm)
Front tire:6.00-16, 7.50-16, 9.00-10
Rear tread:56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm)
Height (hood):65.6 inches (166 cm)
Shipping weight:5300 lbs (2404 kg)
Ballasted weight:7400 lbs (3356 kg)
Height (exhaust):84.1 inches (213 cm)
Operating weight:5800 lbs (2630 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)
Rear PTO optional:independent Optional