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Model Information
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.
Power Train & Specs
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
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Production & Serial Numbers
Total Produced: 21293
1949: 1000
1950: 3541
1951: 6505
1952: 10745
1953: 15720
1954: 19485
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