- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1947–1952
- 87,812 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
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John Deere Modell-M specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 20.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
20.4 hp
15.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell M”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,929–4,292 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 9.9 mph
John Deere Modell-M specs: key facts
The John Deere Modell-M was built from 1947 to 1952.
The John Deere Modell-M has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 15.2 kW (20.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere Modell-M is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere Modell-M weighs 1,782–1,947 kg (3,929–4,292 lb) unladen.
The John Deere Modell-M has a dependent rear PTO running at 546 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere Modell-M delivers 16.1 L/min (4.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell M”
How much horsepower does a Modell-M have?
The only figure for the Modell-M is 20.4 hp (15.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell M”
How much will a Modell-M lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Modell-M are below.
| Pump flow | 4.3 gpm · 16.1 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 546 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell M”
What transmission does a Modell-M have?
Transmission specifications for the Modell-M are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry Auburn single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 9.9 mph · 16 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell M”
How much does a Modell-M weigh?
A Modell-M weighs 3,929–4,292 lb (1,782–1,947 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,929–4,292 lb · 1,782–1,947 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 70.0 in · 1,778 mmMT:2,089 |
| Length | 102.0–125.2 in · 2,591–3,180 mm |
| Width | 50.8–89.4 in · 1,290–2,270 mm |
| Height | 50.5–58.7 in · 1,283–1,490 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mm |
| Front track | 41.0 in · 1,041 mm |
| Rear track | 38.0–52.0 in · 965–1,321 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell M”
What oil does a Modell-M take, and how much?
A Modell-M engine takes 5.0 qt (4.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell M” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.9 qt · 13.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell M” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a Modell-M?
Within 10% of its 20.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Volvo T-2220.2 hp engine, claimed · 1947–1952Side by side with the Modell-M →
- MASSEY-HARRIS 101/102 Junior20.5 hp engine, claimed · 1939–1946Side by side with the Modell-M →
- MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 8120.8 hp engine, claimed · 1941–1946Side by side with the Modell-M →
- MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 8220.8 hp engine, claimed · 1941–1946Side by side with the Modell-M →
- International Harvester D-320 Farmall19.7 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1962Side by side with the Modell-M →
- Fiat 211 R (A)19.7 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1964Side by side with the Modell-M →
Common questions about the John Deere Modell-M
Is a Modell-M two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere Modell-M is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a Modell-M have?
A Modell-M has a dependent 546 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell M”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere Modell M — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-75842 · revision 1016190. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document