John Deere 505 Specs ( 1963-1966 )
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 |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | Standard 2.3L 4-cyl diesel |
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| 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. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |