How to operate the rear brakes, select the gears, hi-low selector, clutch handle, throttle control lever, choke operation, hand crank, starting procedure.
I have a 1939, B. Only 4 speed. A very reliable, simple machine. Only problem is difficulty backing up a hay wagon. Family bought it about 50 years ago. It was already about 30 years old, but ran beautifully. It almost always started on first flip of flywheel. It sat for 25 years in the pasture outside and I restored it. It will last well beyond my time.
Thank you for such a quick and simple demonstration. My little teenage brother just got this exact same tractor and wanted me to fix it,but I didn't know how to start it lol. Awesome video.
Operated a B model "PoppinJohnny" in the early 50s when I was 12 rears old. It had electric start but my friends dad had one the started just like this one. He started it in the field after it had sat there all winter. Only later did I learn that, that tractor had a magneto, rather then a generator, and the flywheel was the rope you use to starrt your lawn mower. That was an elegant design since you didn't have to take care of a battery in the spring to start your tractor!
Oh this brings back memories. My grandpa had a B and I remembered the procedure as soon as you started going through it. (I watched him start that old B dozens of times) Not sure what year his B was but there's no other sound like that.
Thanks for sharing! I haven’t the slightest idea on how to operate one of these but looking to buy and restore one soon! Love the history of these machines
I've always been fascinated by these since I was a child. My father always used Farmalls and a couple of Allis Chalmers; our neighbors used John Deeres. They had one similar to this, although I don't know which model. Their hired man could crank it with his FOOT from the seat ( no doubt when it was warmed up good )!
I wonder if any other brands of tractors wrote two gears in the casting, and used a high low range handle like that. My dad or Myself, only used international farmall's. So that was the first I heard of J.D doing that. I bought a parts tractor J.D 620 for $ 1,100. This year. I know it was to much, but it's mostly all there, just locked up, after it sat from 1980 because he stripped the oil filter bolt. should be a fun project, I'm going to pull the head and block.
Why is 3rd gear in high range but 5th is in low? That makes no sense, is 3rd faster than 5th? Is it so there can be a low speed for high range and a high speed for low range?
@CopperHead613 That is how John Deeres were. Think off it as a 3 speed with a high and a low range. 1 and 3 are same shifter selection except whether the other shifter is in high or in low. Same too with 2 and 4. Then 5 and 6 are much faster with 5 as low range and 6 as high range.
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I have a 1939, B. Only 4 speed. A very reliable, simple machine. Only problem is difficulty backing up a hay wagon. Family bought it about 50 years ago. It was already about 30 years old, but ran beautifully. It almost always started on first flip of flywheel. It sat for 25 years in the pasture outside and I restored it. It will last well beyond my time.
You made that start look way too easy! 👍🏼
Dunno why I always assumed these things had no (parking) brakes… 😂. Thanks for video.
My pleasure!
Thank you for such a quick and simple demonstration. My little teenage brother just got this exact same tractor and wanted me to fix it,but I didn't know how to start it lol. Awesome video.
My pleasure. Glad it helped!
Operated a B model "PoppinJohnny" in the early 50s when I was 12 rears old.
It had electric start but my friends dad had one the started just like this one. He started it in the field after it had sat there all winter.
Only later did I learn that, that tractor had a magneto, rather then a generator, and the flywheel was the rope you use to starrt your lawn mower.
That was an elegant design since you didn't have to take care of a battery in the spring to start your tractor!
It was a fine design indeed!
That is a wonderful reminder of days gone by! Thank you for sharing that and taking an old farm boy back 50 years !
My pleasure!
Huh. This is the first model “B” that I ever seen with compression releases. I thought they were only on the “A’s”. Cool video. Brings back memories.
We had one growing up. I miss farming! I remember so well! Thank you
Excellent details. Looking forward to seeing my John Deere B run for first time in decades
Thanks! Good luck with your B.
Great starting/shifting instructions on your sweet sounding John Deere.
Oh this brings back memories. My grandpa had a B and I remembered the procedure as soon as you started going through it. (I watched him start that old B dozens of times) Not sure what year his B was but there's no other sound like that.
The breaks up you turn during plowing 😂😮🙌
I have a newish John Deere this one has same yellow and green colors but quite an elegant body
When we were kids working on a farm it was a big deal to see who could start it the fastest
Pretty cool, wish life was still so simple,
Thanks for sharing! I haven’t the slightest idea on how to operate one of these but looking to buy and restore one soon! Love the history of these machines
My pleasure and thanks for watching!
I've always been fascinated by these since I was a child. My father always used Farmalls and a couple of Allis Chalmers; our neighbors used John Deeres. They had one similar to this, although I don't know which model. Their hired man could crank it with his FOOT from the seat ( no doubt when it was warmed up good )!
I’d never even considered a foot start. That takes talent!
@@AntiqueCarsandStuff My dad's 1946 Model B has an Electric Starter motor to spin the flywheel.
And the button to run the starter is roughly a foot switch.
That's a very nice tractor. Well done tutorial as well.
Thanks! I subscribed to your channel.
I appreciate it. Nice little cub too. Made a great Christmas scene there in the evening.
Beautiful tractor ! Thanks for sharing !
Farmed 86 acres with one just like it
The first vehicle I ever drove!
Thank you for a GREAT video and GOD BLESS!!!
I grew up driving a tractor something like this
Nice
Beautiful tractor ,
Awesome video
Thanks!
When my Grandpa Oliver got back from Korea in 1954, he bought a 1941 John Deere B tractor.
My grandfather was in Korea too, in addition to WWII.
Really
I wonder if any other brands of tractors wrote two gears in the casting, and used a high low range handle like that. My dad or Myself, only used international farmall's. So that was the first I heard
of J.D doing that. I bought a parts tractor J.D 620 for $ 1,100. This year. I know it was to much, but it's mostly all there, just locked up, after it sat from 1980 because he stripped the oil filter bolt.
should be a fun project, I'm going to pull the head and block.
Yes, that gearing and labeling is pretty unique. Good luck with the 620!
I love tractor old model
Does the PTO run off the same hand clutch, or is there lever to engage the PTO?
There’s a different lever for the PTO.
Why is 3rd gear in high range but 5th is in low? That makes no sense, is 3rd faster than 5th? Is it so there can be a low speed for high range and a high speed for low range?
Interesting design isn’t it? Your last question is the most likely reason, but I don’t know for sure.
@@AntiqueCarsandStuff Its seems more likely. It truly is an interesting design.
@CopperHead613 That is how John Deeres were. Think off it as a 3 speed with a high and a low range. 1 and 3 are same shifter selection except whether the other shifter is in high or in low. Same too with 2 and 4. Then 5 and 6 are much faster with 5 as low range and 6 as high range.
Made sense to the designers
Are those factory spoke wheels?
Nope. Homemade I think.
@@AntiqueCarsandStuff I’m starting to think my b’s are also homemade
Hand clutch? Dang....
Yea?
Also Dont chew double bubble gum while operating the tractor