The John Deere model B was built from 1935 to 1952. In 1952, it was replaced by a new row-crop model, the John Deere 50.

What was a John Deere B used for?

The John Deere Model B was originally introduced as a smaller tractor, as a way to help farmers with row-crop operations.

Does a John Deere B have a live PTO?

ON the JDB and similar tractors the PTO is not live. If you pull the clutch lever back to stop the tractor movement the PTO stops also. ON a tractor with live PTO the pto is disengaged with a separate lever.

How do I tell what year my John Deere B tractor is?

To determine this, look at the tractor production code, also known as the unit date code. The first digit of the tractor production code gives the production year. For tractors manufactured between 1965 and 1974, the digit corresponds with the last number in the year. How much horsepower does a John Deere B have?