The John Deere R was another great success and popularity tractor model produced by John Deere. It was manufactured for 5 years, from 1949 to 1954, in Waterloo, Iowa, before being replaced by the John Deere 80. The JD R was remarkable for many reasons, but above all because it was the first tractor produced by John Deere with an engineDiesel, although it could also be achieved with a gasoline engine. The diesel engine was a 2 6. 8-liter cylinders made in Iowa by John Deere. While the gasoline engine was again a 2-cylinder engine made by John Deere, but with a slightly lower displacement. The engine fuel tank contained 83. 3 liters of fuel, while the engine produced 43. 52 hp. The engine was started using a 6-volt electrical start system.
The total width of the John Deere R was 85. 5 inches (2. 17 m), while its length was 147 inches (3. 73 m). When he left the production chain, the R weighed 3356 kg, but after reproducing and adding oil, hydraulic fluid and other accessories, weighed 3448 kg. Underwards, the John has 5 marches and reaches a maximum speed of 11. 5 mph, while in reverse it only has 1 march.
The JD R is the last tractor of the line of tractors with letters from John Deere (that is, the models of John Deere tractors are named by letters, not by numbers). As many tractors manufactured at this time, the R did not include an antivuelco or cabin bar. Fortunately for security, many owners and users have added their own antivuelco bars and cabins, although some unconditional enthusiasts have tried to keep their own as they bought them.
