John Deere L: all source data

All 61 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)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Moline, Illinois, USA
Total built13,365
(no label)Original price was $517 in 1946
Engine
(no label)John Deere 1.1L 2-cyl gasoline
(no label)Hercules 0.9L 2-cyl gasoline
(no label)Hercules 1.1L 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank6 gal | 22.7 L
Transmission
(no label)3-speed unsynchronized gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)7.01 hp | 5.2 kW
Belt (claimed)9.27 hp | 6.9 kW
Plows1 (12-inch)
Drawbar (tested)9.06 hp | 6.8 kW
Belt (tested)10.42 hp | 7.8 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Open operator station.
Dimensions
Weight1,515 lbs | 687 kg
Front tire4.00-15
Rear tire6.00-22
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the right side of the rear axle.

Engine

Engine options
(no label)John Deere 1.1L 2-cyl gasoline
(no label)Hercules 0.9L 2-cyl gasoline
(no label)Hercules 1.1L 2-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)gasoline
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)Final engine. Used from serial number 640000 through the end of production
Displacement66.4 ci | 1.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.25x4.00 inches | 83 x 102 mm
Rated RPM1550
Firing order1-2
Coolant capacity (Coolant)10 qts | 9.5 L
(no label)Hercules NXA
(no label)gasoline
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)Original engine, used until 1938, SN 622580
Displacement56.5 ci | 0.9 L
Bore/Stroke3.00x4.00 inches | 76 x 102 mm
Firing order1-2
(no label)Hercules NXB
(no label)gasoline
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)Second engine, used until 1941, SN 634840
Displacement66.4 ci | 1.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.25x4.00 inches | 83 x 102 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Rated RPM1550

Transmission

Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front4.00-15
Ag rear6.00-22
Dimensions
Length91 inches | 231 cm
Width49 inches | 124 cm
Height57 inches | 144 cm
Weight1,515 lbs | 687 kg