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John Deere 505 Specs ( 1963-1966 )

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Overview

The John Deere 505 is a farm tractor produced between 1963 and 1966 at the Saran, France factory. It is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine that produces 43.1 hp at 2000 RPM. This two-wheel drive model features an open operator station and manual steering, making it a straightforward mechanical option for agricultural use.

Ideal Applications

General Farm Work: The 43.1 hp liquid-cooled diesel engine provides the power needed for a variety of standard agricultural tasks on a 2WD platform.
Simple Mechanical Utility: Featuring manual steering and an open operator station, this tractor is designed for operators who require a basic and direct mechanical interface.
France-Origin Fleet Operations: As a product of John Deere's Saran, France factory, this model serves as a classic example of European-manufactured 4-cylinder diesel farm equipment from the mid-1960s.

Production

Factories Saran, France
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type Standard 2.3L 4-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 3.31x4.00 inches (84 x 102 mm)
Compression 21.5:1
Coolant capacity 10.6 qts (10.0 L)
Description Standard OE 138 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 137.9 ci (2.3 L)
Power 43.1 hp (32.1 kW)
Rated RPM 2000

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Manual steering
Drive type Two-wheel drive