1950 John Deere R Pony start Antique Tractor

John Deere R – 1950 – Pony Start – First John Deere Diesel – Swivel Tractor Offered for sale: John Deere R from 1950, emblematic model since it is the first diesel tractor manufactured by John Deere. Equipped with the original Pony Start system (2-cylinder flat petrol engine allowing the start of the main diesel engine). Features: Brand: John Deere Model: R Year: 1950 Engine: 2-cylinder diesel Starting: Pony start (2-cylinder flat petrol) Power: approx. 27–30 kW (36–40 hp) PTO Hydraulic pump with oil intake Manufacturer's plate present Operating hours: not known Status: Rotating tractor (both engines start) Good engine oil pressure: ± 2.5 bar Tractor in its original state Signs of wear, surface corrosion and age-related marks Tyres in used condition (see photos)