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John Deere Dain AWD

The John Deere Dain AWD was produced from 1918 to 1919 as the first all-wheel drive tractor sold by Deere & Company under the John Deere name. It was designed by Joseph Dain Sr. and initially tested with a Waukesha engine before switching to a McVicker engine. The tractor featured advanced technology for its time, including a shift-on-the-move transmission, but was underpowered and expensive compared to competitors. Only 100 units were built in East Moline, Illinois. It had a 6.3L 4-cylinder McVicker engine, 2-speed gear transmission, and was capable of pulling 3 14-inch plows.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere Dain AWD

Power

Plows	3 (14-inch)
Belt (claimed)	24 hp (17.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	12 hp (8.9 kW)

Tires

Rear tire	40x20 steel
Front tire	36x8 steel

Engine

Type	all fuel
Model	McVicker
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Fuel tank	21 gal (79.5 L)
Rated RPM	800
Bore/Stroke	4.50x6.00 inches (114 x 152 mm)
Displacement	381.7 ci (6.3 L)

Dimensions

Width	76 inches (193 cm)
Height	57 inches (144 cm)
Length	150 inches (381 cm)
Weight	4600 lbs (2086 kg)

Mechanical

Drive	3x3 3WD
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Notes	The All-Wheel Drive was the first tractor produced for sale by Deere & Company with the John Deere name. As early as 1910, Deere was listing other tractors for sale in certain markets, including the Big Four "30" and the Twin City Model 40. In 1914, Deere & Company directed Joseph Dain Sr. to to design and produce a tractor for the company, the AWD is sometimes referred to as the "Dain Tractor". The first prototype was ready in 1915 and began testing with a Waukesha engine. In general, the tractor was a success but it was underpowered. In 1917, a McVicker engine replaced the Waukesha and the tractor was ready for production. Deere ordered 100 tractors be produced at the end of 1917. By the time that the final tractors were built in 1919, Deere & Company had purchased the Waterloo Gasoline Tractor Company. Although the AWD had several features that were ahead of its time, including a shift-on-the-move transmission, it was twice as expensive as the Waterloo Boy so production was stopped.
Built in	East Moline, Illinois, USA
Total built	100
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$1,700 in 1919
Years produced	1918 - 1919

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