John Deere
John Deere H
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.
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) |
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