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John Deere B Specs
John Deere B agricultural tractor specifications: tractor type Row-Crop Tractor, weight 1315.0 kg, transmission type Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch, length 318.0 cm.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | |
| Weight | 1315.0 kg | 2899.1 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch | |
| Length | 318.0 cm | 125.2 in. |
| Years Made | 1938-1952 | |
| Engine Model | John Deere | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | All-fuel | |
| Cylinders | 2 | |
| Displacement | 2868 cc | 175.0 cu in. |
| Bore | 11.40 cm | 4.49 in. |
| Stroke | 14.00 cm | 5.51 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 4.71:1 | |
| Battery | 6 V | |
| Starter | Hand-crank or electric | |
| Height | 147.0 cm | Hood Height: 57.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 215.0 cm | 84.6 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45.4 l | 12.0 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 6.6 l | 1.7 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 23.7 l | 6.3 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 17.0 l | 4.5 gal |
| Transmission Model | John Deere | |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.0 km/h | Forward: 10.0 MPH (16.1 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | |
| Hitch Type | Power Lift | |
| Steering Type | Manual | |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00-16, 5.50-16 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 7.50-36, 9.00-36, 8-38, 9-38, 11-38 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
