John Deere Model R
The John Deere Model R was the first diesel-powered tractor produced by John Deere with a gasoline starting engine. It was also the first tractor they produced that had an optional steel cab. This was a powerful tractor destined for larger farms.
Everything about this tractor was massive, and it was John Deere's most powerful tractor at the time. It was also very fuel-efficient. The Model R was the last of the lettered tractors.
| Overview: | |
| Model: | R |
| Years of Manufacturing: | 1949 - 1954 |
| Total Built: | 21,293 |
| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Original Price: | $3650 (1954) |
| Engine: | John Deere I-head, horizontal two-cylinder |
| Fuel: | Diesel or Gasoline |