John Deere Model 60 Lawn and Garden Tractor

    In March of 1966 was released and introduced John Deere Model 60 Lawn and Garden Tractor. This model was designed for safe mowing. Has the steering assembly automotive, for smooth handling of the mower and a comfortable steel high back seat with manual adjustment a slide over the cushion. Also, the clutch had to be completely depressed before the engine could be started. The brakes are designed to work on both of the rear wheels.

    It is a riding tractor that has a small air-cooled single-cylinder cast iron engine 6 hp company Tecumseh model VH60. Mower has six forward and two reverse gear belt-driven with two positions for high, low ranges gear transmission. The tractor has electric start, the 1-1/4 gallon fuel tank, a fiberglass hood.

    This the Model 60 John Deere Riding Mower included the 34-inch rotary mower deck had a price of $718 and could additionally include attachments: the winter enclosure - Hinson, the 32-inch snow thrower, 40-inch snow blade, dump cart - model 80, pull behind lawnmower and sprayer, chains for tire, caps for the hub, and weights for the rear wheel.

    General Specifications

    • Model - John Deere 60
    • Length - 1,490 mm (59 in)
    • Width - 770 mm (30.7 in)
    • Height - 930 mm (37 in)
    • Wheel base - 1,070 mm (42.5 in)
    • Dry weight - 182 kg (382 lbs)
    • Fuel tank capacity - 4.7 L (1.25 US gal/)
    • Battery - 12V

    Engine

    • Engine model - Tecumseh VH60
    • Fuel - Gasoline
    • Displacement - 221 cc (13.5 cu.in.)
    • Bore x stroke - 66.7 x 63.5 mm (2.62 x 2.50 in)
    • Power output - 6.0 HP (4.5 kW) at 3,600 rpm
    • Starter type - Recoil or electric starter
    • Oil type - 10W-30
    • Oil capacity - 0.7 L
    • Spark plug - Champion RJ8C

    Transmission and chassis

    • Chassis - 4×2 (2WD)
    • Transmission type - Belt-driven gear Peerless 1200
    • Gears - 6 forward and 2 reverse
    • Ground speed - Forward up to 8.0 kmh (5.0 mph)
      and Reverse up to 4.1 kmh (2.5 mph)
    • Oil capacity - 1.4 L (1.5 qts)

    Mower deck

    • Deck type - Mid-mount mower deck with one blade
    • Deck size - 860 mm (34 in.)

    Tires size

    • Front tires - 5.00×13
    • Rear tires - 8.50×18