John Deere C Specs ( 1927-1928 )
Overview
The John Deere Model C is a rare row-crop tractor produced in Waterloo, Iowa, between 1927 and 1928 with a total production of only 92 units. This model features a 5.1L 2-cylinder kerosene engine that delivers a claimed 20 belt horsepower through a three-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Row-Crop Operations:
Designed as a row-crop tractor, this model is built for specific agricultural cultivation tasks within a farm environment.
Stationary Belt Work:
The 5.1L liquid-cooled engine provides a claimed 20 hp at the belt, making it capable of powering various stationary farm implements.
Basic Draft Tasks:
With a 3-speed gear transmission and two-wheel drive, the tractor utilizes its 10 hp drawbar rating for pulling lightweight field equipment.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Total built | 92 |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 5.1L 2-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 5.75x6.00 inches (146 x 152 mm) |
| Description | John Deere / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 311.6 ci (5.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 950 |
| Starter type | manual |
| Belt (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
C Serial Numbers
| 1927 | 200001 (pre-production) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 200111 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 200202 |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the transmission housing, below the gear shift lever. |