John Deere H: all source data

All 67 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)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built58,584 (total)
Total built978 (HN)
Total built133 (HWH)
Total built31 (HNH)
(no label)Original price was $650 in 1947
Engine
(no label)John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank7.5 gal | 28.4 L
Aux. fuel0.875 gal | 3.3 L
Transmission
(no label)3-speed gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)12 hp | 8.9 kW
Belt (claimed)14 hp | 10.4 kW
Plows1 (16-inch)
Drawbar (tested)12.48 hp | 9.3 kW
Belt (tested)14.84 hp | 11.1 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Open operator station.
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM546@1400
Dimensions
Wheelbase76 inches | 193 cm
Weight2080 lbs | 943 kg
Front tire4.00-15
Rear tire7.50-32
Serial location
(no label)Left side near flywheel until 1941. Then on right side in front of pulley. Production years shown.
Belt pulley
Diameter12.25 inches | 31 cm
Width4.5 inches | 11 cm
RPM700
Speed2245 ft/min | 684.28 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)kerosene
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement99.7 ci | 1.6 L
Bore/Stroke3.56x5.00 inches | 90 x 127 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression4.75 : 1
Rated RPM1400
Firing order1-2
Starterhand-crank
Starterelectric
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)22 qts | 20.8 L
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches | 0.762 mm
Engine oil
Oil capacity4.5 qts | 4.3 L

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere
Typegear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch235mm dry discs
Oil capacity12 qts | 11.4 L
Oil type32+SAE 90 : SAE 140 32-

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front4.00-15
Ag rear7.50-32
Ag front6.00-12 (HN)
Dimensions
Wheelbase76 inches | 193 cm
Length111.25 inches | 282 cm
Width79 inches | 200 cm
Height (hood)52 inches | 132 cm
Shipping weight2080 lbs | 943 kg
Ballasted weight3035 lbs | 1376 kg
Bar rear axle (Bar)2.125 inch diameter | 53 mm
Rear tread44 to 80 inches | 111 to 203 cm