John Deere MC

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John Deere MC
Overview
TypeAgricultural tractor
Manufacturer John Deere
Production1949 (1949)-1952 (1952)
Powertrain
Propulsion Tracks
Dimensions
Length102 inches (260 cm)
Width67 inches (170 cm)
Height64 inches (160 cm)
Curb weight
  • 4,150 lbs. (tractor only)
  • 4,000 lbs. (shipping)

John Deere MC is a crawl type tractor that was manufactured by John Deere from 1949 to 1952. [1] It was the first crawl type tractor manufactured by John Deere. It was derived from the conventional, rubber wheeled "M" row crop tractor, and utilized John Deere's two cylinder gasoline engine sometimes referred to as a "Johnny Popper" because of its distinctive sound. Many of the parts for the engine, transmission and sheet metal are interchangeable with the M tractor. [2]

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References

  1. Beemer, Rod. Small John Deere Tractors. Voyageur Press, 2002, p. 54.
  2. Pripps, Robert N. John Deere Photographic History. Voyageur Press, 1995, p. 162.