1949-1954

The Model R was the first John Deere tractor that utilized a diesel engine. Starting the tractor was a bit of a task, using nine horsepower two cylinder gas engine to turn the larger diesel engine through manually enguaging starting drives and relasing decompression levers makes for an interesting sight at farm shows. The model R was also the first john Deere tractor to be equiped with live PTO and an optional cab.

Engine: John Deere

Cylinders: 2

Bore & Stroke: 5.75X8.00

RPM: 1000

CID: 415.5

Fuel: Diesel

Main Fuel Tank Cap: 22 Gal.

Aux Fuel Tank Cap:

Carburetor:

Cooling Capacity: 54 QTS

Drawbar HP: 43.15 Hp.

Belt PTO HP: 48.58 Hp.

Weight: 7400 lbs

Length: 147 inches

Width: 79.5 inches

Height: 78.125 inches

Number of Gears: 5/1

Options:

Total Produced: 21293

1949: 1000

1950: 3541

1951: 6505

1952: 10745

1953: 15720

1954: 19485