Showcase marks 75 years of John Deere diesel engines

• Vintage tractor and heritage show

• Two-cylinder John Deere engines

• ‘’Exceptional’ power and economy

John Deere will mark the 75th anniversary of its Model R tractor next month at the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show.

The modern 8RX 410 may look a far cry from its 1949 ancestor, but John Deere says it is the natural successor to the Model R. A shining example of the classic machine will be at the Newark Showground on 9-10 November.

Record-breaker

A special exhibitor class for original two-cylinder John Deere diesels has been created and will be judged at this year’s show. This will include 70, 720, 730, 80, 820 and 830 models.

Introduced in 1949, the Model R marked John Deere’s entry into the production of diesel-powered farm equipment. It continues to be a leading manufacturer of efficient diesel engines.

Between 1949 and 1954, more than 21,000 Model R tractors were produced at John Deere’s factory in Waterloo, Iowa. The rugged and dependable 6.8 litre, two-cylinder, 47 hp diesel engine was the forerunner of a range of two-cylinder models famous for exceptional power delivery and economy.

When tested at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory in 1956, the 720 tractor set the fuel efficiency record of 17.97 horsepower hours per gallon at 100% maximum load, a record not broken until 1983..

Record-breaker

From 1960 onwards, John Deere tractors were powered by three, four, six or eight-cylinder engines and still offer industry-leading efficiency.

In a recent test by Profi magazine, the 8R 410 eAutoPowr recorded the highest average in-field total fluid efficiency when compared to competitors in the 400hp-class.

While John Deere offers a range of machines powered by alternative fuels and renewable energy, diesel continues to be the most convenient, efficient, and environmentally acceptable solution for large agricultural and industrial engines.

The Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show.has been running for more than 20 years and attracts 10,000 visitors to see more than 1,000 exhibits. For full details, visit www. newarkvintagetractorshow.com.