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John Deere H

John Deere H tractor
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The John Deere H is a row-crop tractor produced from 1939 to 1947 as part of the Two-Cylinder Letter Series. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, with a total production of 58,584 units. The tractor features a 1.6L liquid-cooled 2-cylinder kerosene engine, a 3-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It has an open operator station and a rear PTO with a 540 RPM type. The H model was originally priced at $650 in 1947 and is known for its reliability and simplicity.
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Power14 hp[B]
Founded1939 - 1947
ModelH

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere H

Power

Plows:1 (16-inch)
Belt (tested):14.84 hp (11.1 kW)
Belt (claimed):14 hp (10.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested):12.48 hp (9.3 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):12 hp (8.9 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:7.50-32
Front tire:4.00-15
Ag front (HN):6.00-12

Engine

Fuel:kerosene
Type:John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl kerosene
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:hand-crank, electric (option from 1941, serial number 27000)
Aux. fuel:0.875 gal (3.3 L)
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:7.5 gal (28.4 L)
Rated RPM:1400
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.56x5.00 inches (90 x 127 mm)
Displacement:99.7 ci (1.6 L)
Firing order:1-2
Sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts:6
Coolant capacity:22 qts (20.8 L)
Compression ratio:4.75 : 1
Engine oil capacity:4.5 qts (4.3 L)

Dimensions

Width:79 inches (200 cm)
Length:111.25 inches (282 cm)
Wheelbase:76 inches (193 cm)
Rear tread:44 to 80 inches (111 to 203 cm)
Bar rear axle:2.125 inch diameter (53 mm)
Height (hood):52 inches (132 cm)
Shipping weight:2080 lbs (943 kg)
Ballasted weight:3035 lbs (1376 kg)

Electrical

Ground:positive
Battery volts:6

Mechanical

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

Production

Built in:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
HN built:978 (HN)
HNH built:31 (HNH)
HWH built:133 (HWH)
Total built:58,584 (total)
Manufacturer:John Deere
Original price:$650 in 1947
Years produced:1939 - 1947

Belt Pulley

RPM:700
Speed:2245 ft/min (684.28 meters/min)
Width:4.5 inches (11 cm)
Diameter:12.25 inches (31 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:235mm dry discs
Oil type:32+SAE 90 : SAE 140 32-
Manufacturer:John Deere
Oil capacity:12 qts (11.4 L)

Serial Numbers

1939:1000
1940:10000
1941:20615
1942:35699
1943:44754
1944:45642
1945:47796
1946:53327
1947:58614
Final:61116
Serial number location:Left side near flywheel until 1941. Then on right side in front of pulley.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission
Engine RPM:546@1400
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)