John Deere Depression D

Grabatire · Aug 16, 2014

A fellow told me he was going to an auction sale that had several depression D's for sale. What does he mean by a 'depression D'?

Jon Erickson · Aug 17, 2014

Almost certain he meant they were made and sold during depression years of 1930's. What that really means is that there are ( were ) relatively fewer of them.

Aussie Ken · Aug 17, 2014

1932 and 1933 production years - they made less D those years than spokers

Anonymous-0 · Aug 17, 2014

People are always trying to attach some "useless significance" to the old John Deeres to make them seem rare and sell for more than they are worth.
Several years ago the corn boar D John Deere was the rage. The only difference from a regular D were the decals on the hood.

GreenEnvy · Aug 17, 2014

Ya I have a 1927 D. Its rare because it has the solid flywheel keyed to the shaft and a PTO and serial number 46792

. You know what you mean. Some of it gets ridiculous at times.

Richard in Bee · Aug 18, 2014

(quoted from post at 06:49:45 08/17/14) People are always trying to attach some "useless significance" to the old John Deeres to make them seem rare and sell for more than they are worth.
Several years ago the corn boar D John Deere was the rage. The only difference from a regular D were the decals on the hood.

Or my personal favorite "brass tag".

Grabatire · Aug 18, 2014

I kind of thought that was the case. I've got a shelf full of books related to antique tractors and none of them ever contained an article referring to a depression D.
Thanks Guys.

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