John Deere Unstyled D: all source data

All 80 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Standard-tread tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built160,000
(no label)Original price was $1,000 in 1924
(no label)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.
Engine
(no label)John Deere 7.6L 2-cyl all fuel
(no label)John Deere 8.2L 2-cyl all fuel
Fuel tank18 gal (early) | 68.1 L
Fuel tank23.5 gal (after 1931) | 88.9 L
Aux. fuel2.5 gal (early) | 9.5 L
Aux. fuel1.5 gal (after 1931) | 5.7 L
Transmission
(no label)2-speed unsynchronized gear
(no label)3-speed unsynchronized gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)15 hp | 11.2 kW
Belt (claimed)27 hp | 20.1 kW
Plows3 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)29.90 hp | 22.3 kW
Belt (tested)41.59 hp | 31.0 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Open operator station with steel pan seat.
Pto
Rear PTOoptional
Rear PTO Type525
Dimensions
Weight4090 to 5880 pounds
Front tire28x5
Rear tire46x12
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the tractor's operator platform, ahead of seat mount.
Belt pulley
Diameter13.25 inches | 33 cm
Width8.5 inches | 21 cm
RPM900
Speed3122 ft/min | 951.59 meters/min

Engine

Engine options
(no label)John Deere 7.6L 2-cyl all fuel
(no label)John Deere 8.2L 2-cyl all fuel
Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)all fuel
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)Used from beginning until 1927, S/N 53388
Displacement465 ci | 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke6.50x7.00 inches | 165 x 178 mm
Compression3.91:1
Rated RPM800
Firing order1-2
Coolant capacity (Coolant)52 qts | 49.2 L
(no label)John Deere
(no label)all fuel
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)The larger 501 cubic inch engine was introduced in 1927, replacing the 465..
Displacement501 ci | 8.2 L
Bore/Stroke6.75x7.00 inches | 171 x 178 mm
Compression3.91:1
Rated RPM900
Firing order1-2
Oil capacity13 qts | 12.3 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)52 qts (early) | 49.2 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)56 qts (after 1931) | 53.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)2-speed unsynchronized gear
(no label)3-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears2 forward and 1 reverse
(no label)Original transmission, used from 1923 to 1935
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
(no label)Three-speed transmission was introduced in 1935

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front28x5 (steel)
Ag front28x6 (steel)
Ag front7.50x18
Ag rear46x12 (steel)
Ag rear12.75x28
Dimensions
Length109 inches (prior to 1930) | 276 cm
Length130 inches (after 1930) | 330 cm
Width56 inches | 142 cm
Width66.5 inches | 168 cm
Weight4090 lbs (early) | 1855 kg
Weight5880 lbs (late) | 2667 kg
Height
Hood56 inches (prior to 1930) | 142 cm
Hood58 inches (1930 to 1934) | 147 cm
Hood61.25 inches (after 1934) | 155 cm