John Deere M Specifications - John Deere M Specs

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Production
Manufacturer: John Deere
Factory: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built: 45,799
Original price (USD): $1075 (1952)
Variants
M: utility
MT: row-crop
MC: crawler
MI: industrial
Capacity
Fuel: 10 gal [37.9 L]
Rear Hitch
Type: Deere Quik-Tatch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 550
Dimensions & Tires
Weight: 2,600 lbs [1179 kg]
Front tire: 4.00x15
Rear tire: 8x24
M Serial Numbers
Location: Serial number plate located on lower part of dash.
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M 3-point Hitch Conversion: Modification of the M's hitch to a three-point hitch
John Deere M Power
Drawbar (claimed): 18 hp [13.4 kW]
Belt (claimed): 20 hp [14.9 kW]
Drawbar (tested): 18.15 hp [13.5 kW]
Belt (tested): 20.45 hp [15.2 kW]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Steering: manual
Brakes: differential mechanical disc
Cab: Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Type: Touch-O-Matic
Pressure: 700 psi [48.3 bar]
Total flow: 4.25 gpm [16.1 lpm]
Belt Pulley
Diameter: 7.25 inches [18 cm]
Width: 6.4 inches [16 cm]
RPM: 1575
Speed: 2989 ft/min [911.05 meters/min]
Electrical
Ground: postitive
Battery
Number: 1
Volts: 6
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Bore/Stroke: 4.00x4.00 inches [102 x 102 mm]
Compression: 6:1
Rated RPM: 1650
Firing order: 1-2
Starter volts: 6
Oil capacity: 5 qts [4.7 L]
Coolant capacity: 14 qts [13.2 L]
Sparkplug gap: 0.025 inches [0.635 mm]
Point gap: 0.022 inches [0.559 mm]
Intake valve clearance: 0.012 inches [0.305 mm] *Cold
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.012 inches [0.305 mm] *Cold
Engine Detail
The model M engine was also available as an all-fuel engine. Production numbers are unknown., John Deere, gasoline, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 100.5 ci [1.6 L]
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Speeds: With 9-24 rear tires.
Transmission
Type: unsynchronized gear
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse
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Previous model: John Deere BR
Next model: John Deere 40
Dimensions
Weight (operating): 2,600 lbs [1179 kg]
Length: 110 inches [279 cm]
Width: 51 inches [129 cm]
Height: 56 inches [142 cm]
2WD turn radius: 8.5 feet [2.6 m]
John Deere M Tires
Ag front: 4.00x15
Ag rear: 8x24