Full Specifications
NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 472 2
Description
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD/May 26 - June 2, 1952/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 472 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 4 used for power test./Gear 2 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
40.24 hp/30.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.8 gal/hour/14.4 l/hour
Max power
35.18 hp/26.2 kW
Max pull
4,372 lbs/1983 kg
NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 490 2
Description
Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD/April 15 - 21, 1953/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 490 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 4 used for power test./Gear 1 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
32.48 hp/24.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.2 gal/hour/12.1 l/hour
Max power
29.17 hp/21.8 kW
Max pull
4,499 lbs/2040 kg
NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 513 2
Description
LP gas 6-speed 2WD/November 6 - 12, 1953/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 513 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 3 used for power test./Gear 2 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
41.18 hp/30.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.7 gal/hour/17.8 l/hour
Max power
37.68 hp/28.1 kW
Max pull
5,352 lbs/2427 kg
JOHN DEERE 60 POWER
Drawbar (claimed)
36.94 hp/27.5 kW
Belt (claimed)
41.57 hp/31.0 kW
Plows
3 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)
37.68 hp/28.1 kW
Belt (tested)
41.18 hp/30.7 kW
ENGINES OVERVIEW
Description
John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl gasoline/John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl all-fuel/John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl LP gas
ENGINE DETAIL 1
Description
John Deere/gasoline/2-cylinder/liquid-cooled
Displacement
321 ci/5.3 L
Bore/Stroke
5.50x6.75 inches/140 x 171 mm
Fuel system
duplex carburetor
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
6:1
Rated RPM
975
Firing order
1-2
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
8 qts/7.6 L
Coolant capacity
33 qts/31.2 L
Sparkplug gap
0.030 inches/0.762 mm
Point gap
0.022 inches/0.559 mm
ENGINE DETAIL 2
Description
John Deere/all-fuel/2-cylinder/liquid-cooled
Displacement
321 ci/5.3 L
Bore/Stroke
5.50x6.75 inches/140 x 171 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
4.7:1
Rated RPM
975
Firing order
1-2
Starter volts
12
ENGINE DETAIL 3
Description
John Deere/LP gas/2-cylinder/liquid-cooled
Displacement
321 ci/5.3 L
Bore/Stroke
5.50x6.75 inches/140 x 171 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
7.3:1
Rated RPM
975
Firing order
1-2
Starter volts
12
JOHN DEERE 60 ENGINES
Description
John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl gasoline/John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl all-fuel/John Deere 5.3L 2-cyl LP gas
TRANSMISSION
Transmission
John Deere
Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
SPEEDS
Description
With 11-38 rear tires.
MECHANICAL
Chassis
4x2 2WD
Steering
manual/power optional (1954 on)
Brakes
differential mechanical expanding shoe
Cab
Open operator station with foam padded seat.
Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
CAPACITY
Fuel
20.5 gal/77.6 L/28 gal/106.0 L (LP gas)
Aux. fuel
1 gal/3.8 L
Hydraulic system
1.5 gal/5.7 L
HYDRAULICS
Type
Powr-Trol
Capacity
1.5 gal/5.7 L
Pressure
930 psi/64.1 bar
Valves
1
Pump flow
8.9 gpm/33.7 lpm
TRACTOR HITCH
Type
John Deere 800
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission/independent (optional)
Rear RPM
540 (1.375)
JOHN DEERE 60 TIRES
Ag front
7.50-16
Ag rear
12-38/9-42/11-42
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase
90 inches/228 cm
Length
139 inches/353 cm
Width
86.625 inches/220 cm
Height (hood)
65.6 inches/166 cm
Height (exhaust)
84.1 inches/213 cm
Rear axle
3.125 inch diameter/79 mm
Rear tread
56 to 88 inches/142 to 223 cm
JOHN DEERE 60 WEIGHT
Shipping
5,300 lbs/2404 kg
Operating
5,800 lbs/2630 kg
Ballasted
7,400 lbs/3356 kg
DIMENSIONS & TIRES
Wheelbase
90 inches/228 cm
Weight
5300 to 5800 pounds
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
11-38
60 SERIAL NUMBERS
Location
Right side of tractor. Either on top of frame, below the distributor or in front of the belt pulley.
1952
6000001
1953
6007694
1954
6027995
1955
6042500
1956
6057650
BELT PULLEY
Diameter
12.8 inches/32 cm
Width
7.4 inches/18 cm
RPM
975
Speed
3270 ft/min/996.70 meters/min
ELECTRICAL
Ground
positive
Batteries
2
Battery volts
6
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