The John Deere Model 60 was one of the first numbered tractors in the John Deere line. Introduced in 1952, it replaced the very popular Model A. The 60 series was the first to have a separate carburetor for each cylinder, providing improved fuel efficiency and increased horsepower. It was also the first John Deere with a clutch-controlled live powershaft for operating PTO-driven equipment. The Model 60 featured an independently operated Powr-Trol hydraulic system for easier handling of heavier or integral equipment. Another important feature was a newly designed rack-aqnd-pinion rear wheel tread adjustment, an industry first, which made changing rear tread an easier operation. The 60 was one of the first John Deere tractors to offer American farmers a choice of gasoline, "all fuel", or LP gas engines.
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