John Deere

John Deere Unstyled D

The John Deere Unstyled D is a standard-tread tractor produced from 1923 to 1953, known for having the longest production run of any John Deere model. It features a two-cylinder letter series engine with options of 7.6L or 8.2L displacement, liquid-cooled and all-fuel capable. The tractor was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, with a total production of 160,000 units. It originally came with a 2-speed unsynchronized gear transmission, later upgraded to a 3-speed in 1935. The D model offers a drawbar power of 15 hp claimed and 29.9 hp tested, and belt power of 27 hp claimed and 41.59 hp tested. It has a manual steering two-wheel drive configuration with an open operator station. The tractor's dimensions and tires varied over the years, with weight ranging from 4090 to 5880 pounds and multiple tire size options. The rear PTO was optional with a type 525. The D model is a classic and durable tractor with a rich history in farming.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere Unstyled D

Power
Plows3 (14-inch)
Belt (tested)41.59 hp (31.0 kW)
Belt (claimed)27 hp (20.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested)29.90 hp (22.3 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)15 hp (11.2 kW)
Engine
Aux. fuel2.5 gal (early) (9.5 L), 1.5 gal (after 1931) (5.7 L)
Fuel tank18 gal (early) (68.1 L), 23.5 gal (after 1931) (88.9 L)
Introduced1927
Used until1927, S/N 53388
Rated RPM 1800
Rated RPM 2900
Oil capacity13 qts (12.3 L)
Bore/Stroke 16.50x7.00 inches (165 x 178 mm)
Bore/Stroke 26.75x7.00 inches (171 x 178 mm)
Compression 13.91:1
Compression 23.91:1
Displacement 1465 ci (7.6 L)
Displacement 2501 ci (8.2 L)
Engine optionsJohn Deere 7.6L 2-cyl all fuel, John Deere 8.2L 2-cyl all fuel
Firing order 11-2
Firing order 21-2
Engine detail 1John Deere all fuel 2-cylinder liquid-cooled
Engine detail 2John Deere all fuel 2-cylinder liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity 152 qts (49.2 L)
Coolant capacity 252 qts (early) (49.2 L), 56 qts (after 1931) (53.0 L)
Overview
TypeStandard-tread tractor
NotesThe D had the longest run of any model of John Deere tractor, the styled and unstyled versions ran from March 1, 1923 until July 3, 1953. Serial numbers 31321 through 31412 are not model Ds, but are Waterloo Boy Ns which were built after model D production had begun.
SeriesTwo-Cylinder Letter Series
Built inWaterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built160,000
Original price$1,000 in 1924
Production years1923 - 1953
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station with steel pan seat
Belt Pulley
RPM900
Speed3122 ft/min (951.59 meters/min)
Width8.5 inches (21 cm)
Diameter13.25 inches (33 cm)
Transmission
NotesOriginal transmission used from 1923 to 1935; three-speed transmission introduced in 1935
Type 1923-1935unsynchronized gear
Gears 1923-19352 forward and 1 reverse
Type after 1935unsynchronized gear
Gears after 19353 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission options2-speed unsynchronized gear, 3-speed unsynchronized gear
Serial Numbers
192430401 (model years)
192531280
192635309
192743410
192853388
192971645
193095367
1931109944
1932115509
1933115665
1934116273
1935119100
1936125079
1937130700
1938138413
1939142300
Final143799
Serial number plate locationOn the tractor's operator platform, ahead of seat mount
Dimensions & Tires
Width56 inches (142 cm), 66.5 inches (168 cm)
Length109 inches (prior to 1930) (276 cm), 130 inches (after 1930) (330 cm)
Weight4090 to 5880 pounds
Rear tire46x12
Front tire28x5
Hood height56 inches (prior to 1930) (142 cm), 58 inches (1930 to 1934) (147 cm), 61.25 inches (after 1934) (155 cm)
Weight late5880 lbs (2667 kg)
Weight early4090 lbs (1855 kg)
Ag rear tires46x12 (steel), 12.75x28
Ag front tires28x5 (steel), 28x6 (steel), 7.50x18
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOoptional
Rear PTO Type525