John Deere

John Deere C

The John Deere C was produced from 1927 to 1928 as an early version of what became the John Deere model GP. It is a row-crop tractor built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, with a total of 92 units produced. The tractor features a 5.1L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine rated at 950 RPM, producing 10 hp drawbar and 20 hp belt power. It has a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Serial numbers range from 200001 (pre-production) to 200202. The model was renamed GP in 1928.

Power20 hp[B]

Founded1927 - 1928

ModelC

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere C

Power

Belt (claimed)	20 hp (14.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	10 hp (7.5 kW)

Engine

Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel type	kerosene
Rated RPM	950
Bore/Stroke	5.75 x 6.00 inches (146 x 152 mm)
Displacement	311.6 ci (5.1 L)
Starter type	manual
Engine Detail	John Deere 5.1L 2-cyl kerosene

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Notes	The Model C was the early version of what became the John Deere model GP. Tractors 200001 to 200110 were built from August 1927 to January 1928 and then recalled. Fifty-three of the pre-production models were rebuilt with new serial numbers. In June of 1928 a decision was made to re-name the tractor as the GP.
Built in	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built	92
Years produced	1927 - 1928

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