John Deere B Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the John Deere B, and where was it built?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Row-Crop tractor
• Location: Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Total Built: 55,670 (all unstyled); 40,057 (short frame); 15,613 (long frame)

Variants

What different versions of the John Deere B were available?

• B: tricycle front axle
• BR: fixed front axle
• BO: Orchard
• BN: narrow row-crop
• BW: wide row-crop
• BI: industrial tractor
• BO Lindeman: crawler

Engine

What are the engine specifications of the John Deere B?

• Type: John Deere 2.4L 2-cyl all fuel
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 gal (45.4 L)
• Aux. Fuel: 1 gal (3.8 L)

Transmission

What type of transmission does the John Deere B have?

• Type: 4-speed unsynchronized gear

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the John Deere B?

• Drawbar (claimed): 12 hp (8.9 kW)
• Belt (claimed): 16 hp (11.9 kW)
• Plows: 2 (10-inch)
• Drawbar (tested): 11.80 hp (8.8 kW)
• Belt (tested): 16.01 hp (11.9 kW)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere B?

• Drive: Two-wheel drive
• Steering: Manual
• Brakes: Differential mechanical expanding shoe
• Operator Station: Open with pressed steel seat

Power Take-off (PTO)

What type of PTO does the John Deere B have?

• Rear PTO: Transmission
• Rear PTO Type: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the John Deere B?

• Weight: 3,275 lbs (1485 kg)
• Front Tire: 22x3.25
• Rear Tire: 48x5.25

Belt Pulley

What are the specifications of the belt pulley on the John Deere B?

• Diameter: 9.6875 inches (24 cm)
• Width: 7.25 inches (18 cm)
• RPM: 1250
• Speed: 3110 ft/min (947.93 meters/min)

Electrical

What is the electrical ground type of the John Deere B?

• Ground: Positive