John Deere M

Gordon S · Aug 26, 2016

I was wondering if someone would know what the minimum wheel width set up for a John Deere M, L and 40 are. I want to use one of these old tractors to set food plots in my woods and I don't need a ton of power just one I can set for a 36" tire width.
Any info is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!

Brendon-KS · Aug 26, 2016

The minimum tread width (center to center) setting for the standard M is 38" and I would assume that the 40S would be the same. The overall width to the outside of the tires would be about a foot more. I don't know about the L but would guess that its minimum tread would be roughly the same but with a slightly narrower overall width due to the skinnier tires.

Brendon-KS · Aug 26, 2016

Just looked up the Nebraska test reports for the L and LA and the minimum tread widths are 36.25 and 38 inches, respectively.

James Howell · Aug 26, 2016

Reviewed the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/John-Deere-Tractor-Data-Book/dp/0760302286">JOHN DEERE TRACTOR DATA BOOK</a> in the [b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]John Deere Model 40[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0] section under the [b:654c4848f0]Model 40S Standard Characteristics:[/b:654c4848f0] heading.

Rear tread.....38.75 to 55.75 inches

Hope this helps.

M-MAN · Aug 27, 2016

You better have some awfull flat ground if you're gonna use a tread width that narrow.

Gordon S · Aug 27, 2016

Thank you James

Gordon S · Aug 27, 2016

Thanks Brendon!

Hotflashjr · Aug 29, 2016

Don't forget on the L series you can't add 3 pt. hitch. This will limit its abilities unless you can find one with all the implements you need in one deal.

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