John Deere 60 Technical Specifications
John Deere 60 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1952 – 1956.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 60 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 60 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Total built | 57,166 |
| Original price was $2,500 in 1956 | |
| Five variants of the John Deere model 60 were made. The basic 60, the standard 60S, the high-seat standard 60S6 (in 1955 and 1956 only), the orchard model 60-O, and the high-crop 60H with 32-inch clearance. | |
| Engine: | 37.68 hp 28.1 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 41.18 hp 30.7 kW |
John Deere 60 Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
John Deere 60 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| power optional (1954 on) | |
| Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
| Open operator station with foam padded seat. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20.5 gal 77.6 L |
| 28 gal (LP gas) 106.0 L | |
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal 3.8 L |
| Hydraulic system | 1.5 gal 5.7 L |
Hydraulics
| Type | Powr-Trol |
| Capacity | 1.5 gal 5.7 L |
| Pressure | 930 psi 64.1 bar |
| Valves | 1 |
| Pump flow | 8.9 gpm 33.7 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Type | John Deere 800 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| independent OptOptional | |
| Rear RPM | 540 (1.375) |
Title serial numbers
| 1952 | 6000001 |
| 1953 | 6007694 |
| 1954 | 6027995 |
| 1955 | 6042500 |
| 1956 | 6057650 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 60? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
John Deere 60 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| gasoline | |
| 2-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 321 ci 5.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50×6.75 inches 140 x 171 mm |
| Fuel system | duplex carburetor |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 6:1 |
| Rated RPM | 975 |
| Firing order | 1-2 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts 7.6 L |
| Coolant capacity | 33 qts 31.2 L |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches 0.762 mm |
| Point gap | 0.022 inches 0.559 mm |
| Engine Oil | |
| Transmission | John Deere |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
John Deere 60 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 90 inches 228 cm |
| Length | 139 inches 353 cm |
| Width | 86.625 inches 220 cm |
| Height (hood) | 65.6 inches 166 cm |
| Height (exhaust) | 84.1 inches 213 cm |
| Rear axle | 3.125 inch diameter 79 mm |
| Rear tread | 56 to 88 inches 142 to 223 cm |
| John Deere 60 Weight | |
| Shipping | 5300 lbs 2404 kg |
| Operating | 5800 lbs 2630 kg |
| Ballasted | 7400 lbs 3356 kg |
John Deere 60 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 472 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 472 | |
| Gasoline 6-speed 2WD May 26 – June 2, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 472 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 40.24 hp 30.0 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 35.18 hp 26.2 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,372 lbs 1983 kg |
| Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 490 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 490 | |
| Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD April 15 – 21, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 490 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 32.48 hp 24.2 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 29.17 hp 21.8 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,499 lbs 2040 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 513 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 513 | |
| LP gas 6-speed 2WD November 6 – 12, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 513 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 41.18 hp 30.7 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 37.68 hp 28.1 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 5,352 lbs 2427 kg |
| Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 60 a good tractor?
The John Deere 60 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 60 take?
Check out the John Deere 60 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year John Deere made the 60?
The John Deere 60 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1952 – 1956
How much does a John Deere 60 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 60 weight ranges from 5300 to 5800 pounds .
How much can a John Deere 60 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 60 tractors starts at 4,372 lbs
1983 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.