60 by John Deere lawn tractors

1966 - 1969

1966 - 1969 Lawn tractor

Series:

Series:6070 ↓

1970 - 1974

1970 - 1974
Lawn tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Lawn tractor
Factory:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

John Deere 70 Engine

John Deere 70 Engine
7HP Tecumseh 245cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:3-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:1.25 gal
4.7 L

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:42.5 inches
107 cm
Weight:384 lbs
174 kg
Front tire:13x5.00-6
Rear tire:18x5.00-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

John Deere 70 attachments

John Deere 70 attachments
34" mid-mount mower deck
Attachment details ...

70 Serial Numbers

70 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate below the steering column on the Deere 70 lawn tractor.
1970: 25001
1971: 35001
1972: 45001
1973: 50001
1974: 56001
Final: 58292

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:negative

Battery

Battery
Number:1
Cold-cranking amps:135
Volts:12
Group:U1

Production

Production ManufacturerJohn Deere TypeLawn tractor FactoryHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

John Deere 60 Engine

John Deere 60 Engine 6HP Tecumseh 221cc 1-cyl gasoline Fuel tank1.25 gal
4.7 L Engine details ...

1966 - 1969

1966 - 1969
Lawn tractor

Series:

Series:60
70 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Tecumseh VH60
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement221 cc
13.5 ci
Bore/Stroke2.625x2.5 inches
67 x 64 mm
Power6 hp
4.5 kW
Air cleanerdry
Rated RPM3600
Idle RPM1800-3600
Starter volts12
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches
0.762 mm
Point gap0.020 inches
0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance0.010 inches (cold)
0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.010 inches (cold)
0.254 mm

Engine Oil

Engine Oil
Oil capacity0.75 qts
0.7 L
Oil change25 h

John Deere 60 Transmission

John Deere 60 Transmission 6-speed gear Transmission details ...

1966 - 1969

1966 - 1969
Lawn tractor

Series:

Series:60
70 ↓

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionPeerless 1200
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity1.5 qts
1.4 L
Oil type
AM30200M
Three gears plus reverse. The drive belt has two positions for high and low ranges. To change the range, tilt the rear fender backwards and change the drive belt position.

Speeds

Speeds

Shift Pattern

Shift Pattern

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis4x2 2WD Steeringmanual CabOpen operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Mid PTOindependent Clutchmanual

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase42.5 inches
107 cm Weight402 lbs
182 kg Front tire5.00x13 Rear tire8.50x18 Full dimensions and tires ...

1966 - 1969

1966 - 1969
Lawn tractor

Series:

Series:60
70 ↓

John Deere 60 Tires

John Deere 60 Tires
Lawn/turf front5.00x13
Lawn/turf rear8.50x18

60 Serial Numbers

60 Serial Numbers 196600001 196708001 196815001 196920001
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

60 Serial Location

60 Serial Location Serial number plate below steering wheel.

Electrical

Electrical Groundnegative Battery volts12 Battery AH24

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