Industrial

John Deere MI

The John Deere MI is an industrial tractor made from 1949 to 1952. It's a small, simple machine built for light work. This tractor has two-wheel drive and manual steering, making it easy to handle in tight spaces. Under the hood, the MI has a small gasoline engine with two cylinders. It's not very powerful compared to other tractors, but it's enough for basic tasks. The tractor has a 4-speed gearbox for moving forward and one gear for going backward. It's cooled by liquid and has an electric starter, which was a nice feature for its time. The MI is light for a tractor, weighing just 2,998 pounds. This makes it good for jobs where you don't want to damage the ground. The John Deere MI is built for comfort and ease of use. It has an open operator station, so drivers can easily get on and off. The tractor is compact, measuring about 110 inches long, 62 inches wide, and 58 inches tall. It runs on regular agricultural tires and has a fuel tank that holds about 10 gallons. While it's not the biggest or strongest tractor, the John Deere MI is a reliable choice for small farms and light industrial work.

ManufacturerJohn DeereEngine2-cylinderTransmissionUnsynchronized gear
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Key specifications

Category
Industrial
Operating weight
2,998 lb
Transmission
Unsynchronized gear
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Overview

About the John Deere MI

The John Deere MI is an industrial tractor made from 1949 to 1952. It's a small, simple machine built for light work. This tractor has two-wheel drive and manual steering, making it easy to handle in tight spaces. Under the hood, the MI has a small gasoline engine with two cylinders. It's not very powerful compared to other tractors, but it's enough for basic tasks. The tractor has a 4-speed gearbox for moving forward and one gear for going backward. It's cooled by liquid and has an electric starter, which was a nice feature for its time. The MI is light for a tractor, weighing just 2,998 pounds. This makes it good for jobs where you don't want to damage the ground. The John Deere MI is built for comfort and ease of use. It has an open operator station, so drivers can easily get on and off. The tractor is compact, measuring about 110 inches long, 62 inches wide, and 58 inches tall. It runs on regular agricultural tires and has a fuel tank that holds about 10 gallons. While it's not the biggest or strongest tractor, the John Deere MI is a reliable choice for small farms and light industrial work.

Full specifications

Recorded specifications

General

ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelMI
CategoryIndustrial tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1949–1952
Operating weight2,998lb(1,360 kg)

Engine

MakeJohn Deere
ModelJohn Deere
Cylinders2
Displacement100.5ci(1.65 L)
Bore4.02in(102.1 mm)
Stroke4.02in(102.1 mm)

Transmission

TypeUnsynchronized gear
Forward gears4
Reverse gears1

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringManual
CabOpen

Dimensions

Length109.8in(2,789 mm)
Width61.8in(1,570 mm)
Height58.3in(1,481 mm)
Operating weight2,998lb(1,360 kg)

Capacities

Cooling system3.48gal(13.17 L)

Category medians

MI vs. Industrial median

John Deere MI compared with other Industrial tractors

SpecThis modelIndustrial medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Displacement101 ci284 ci-65%6th
Cylinders24-50%5th
Forward Gears45-20%30th
Operating Weight2,998 lb9,127 lb-67%11th
Length110 in125 in-12%22nd
Width61.8 in70.5 in-12%27th
Height58.3 in74.9 in-22%9th

Medians and percentiles are calculated from the industrial tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 38–55 models).

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What years was the John Deere MI manufactured?

Production of the John Deere MI ran from 1949 through 1952.

What type of transmission does the John Deere MI have?

The John Deere MI uses an Unsynchronized gear transmission offering 4 forward gears.

What engine configuration does the John Deere MI use?

The John Deere MI is equipped with a 2-cylinder engine displacing 100.5 ci.

What is the working weight of the John Deere MI?

The operating weight of the John Deere MI is approximately 2,998 lb.

What routine service does the John Deere MI need?

Regular maintenance for the John Deere MI includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.