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
| Plows | 3 (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. fuel | 2.5 gal (early) (9.5 L), 1.5 gal (after 1931) (5.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (early) (68.1 L), 23.5 gal (after 1931) (88.9 L) |
| Introduced | 1927 |
| Used until | 1927, S/N 53388 |
| Rated RPM 1 | 800 |
| Rated RPM 2 | 900 |
| Oil capacity | 13 qts (12.3 L) |
| Bore/Stroke 1 | 6.50x7.00 inches (165 x 178 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke 2 | 6.75x7.00 inches (171 x 178 mm) |
| Compression 1 | 3.91:1 |
| Compression 2 | 3.91:1 |
| Displacement 1 | 465 ci (7.6 L) |
| Displacement 2 | 501 ci (8.2 L) |
| Engine options | John Deere 7.6L 2-cyl all fuel, John Deere 8.2L 2-cyl all fuel |
| Firing order 1 | 1-2 |
| Firing order 2 | 1-2 |
| Engine detail 1 | John Deere all fuel 2-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Engine detail 2 | John Deere all fuel 2-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Coolant capacity 1 | 52 qts (49.2 L) |
| Coolant capacity 2 | 52 qts (early) (49.2 L), 56 qts (after 1931) (53.0 L) |
Overview
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Notes | The 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. |
| Series | Two-Cylinder Letter Series |
| Built in | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Total built | 160,000 |
| Original price | $1,000 in 1924 |
| Production years | 1923 - 1953 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station with steel pan seat |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 900 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3122 ft/min (951.59 meters/min) |
| Width | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
| Diameter | 13.25 inches (33 cm) |
Transmission
| Notes | Original transmission used from 1923 to 1935; three-speed transmission introduced in 1935 |
|---|---|
| Type 1923-1935 | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears 1923-1935 | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Type after 1935 | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears after 1935 | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission options | 2-speed unsynchronized gear, 3-speed unsynchronized gear |
Serial Numbers
| 1924 | 30401 (model years) |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 31280 |
| 1926 | 35309 |
| 1927 | 43410 |
| 1928 | 53388 |
| 1929 | 71645 |
| 1930 | 95367 |
| 1931 | 109944 |
| 1932 | 115509 |
| 1933 | 115665 |
| 1934 | 116273 |
| 1935 | 119100 |
| 1936 | 125079 |
| 1937 | 130700 |
| 1938 | 138413 |
| 1939 | 142300 |
| Final | 143799 |
| Serial number plate location | On the tractor's operator platform, ahead of seat mount |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 56 inches (142 cm), 66.5 inches (168 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 109 inches (prior to 1930) (276 cm), 130 inches (after 1930) (330 cm) |
| Weight | 4090 to 5880 pounds |
| Rear tire | 46x12 |
| Front tire | 28x5 |
| Hood height | 56 inches (prior to 1930) (142 cm), 58 inches (1930 to 1934) (147 cm), 61.25 inches (after 1934) (155 cm) |
| Weight late | 5880 lbs (2667 kg) |
| Weight early | 4090 lbs (1855 kg) |
| Ag rear tires | 46x12 (steel), 12.75x28 |
| Ag front tires | 28x5 (steel), 28x6 (steel), 7.50x18 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | optional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 525 |
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