1949 John Deere "B" Startup

1949 John Deere "B", restored in 2002. Getting ready to load up after being at the Lamar Free Fair in Lamar, MO.

Front wheels on wood block demonstrate Roll-O-Matic, a John Deere exclusive option on narrow-front tractors that helped smooth the ride in the field, particularly when plowing or on rocky ground.

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 1949
• John
• Deere
• Roll-O-Matic
• Lamar
• MO
• antique
• classic
• tractor

[Boomer617]

Hey man just a hint but in 1949 the "John Deere was move up further on the hood

[dmeyer302]

Try again.

J.R. Hobbs, Green Magazine, 4/97:

"The "JOHN DEERE" decal on the hood sides was moved from its centered location on the 1947-50 tractors to a position with the leading edge 1-1/2 inches from the hood/grille seam beginning with the 1951 model year."

[cannoncollector]

wheres the roll o matic decal?

[dmeyer302]

:51 Between the front wheels

[MyOttoLink]

Why'd you have the front wheel up on that block like that?

[MarijuanaADDlCT]

@dmeyer302 hmm...ya know...that's kinda odd. My 50 B has the decals real close to the grille...I know it has had decals put on it before but you can see the old ones underneath.

[cannoncollector]

@dmeyer302 Oh yea, I didnt see it, I have a 1951 Im refurbishing, th decal was replaced and put alittle higher up on the front post......., but your tractor is one sweet ride!

[hheywire]

ive got a 1941 john deere b, and im a member of the two cylender club. thats a nice tractor, my b is all origional except for the head, origional paint, and all, except for tires and stuff but other than that its 85% mint.

[AKAxAUTO]

Nothing runs like a Deere. ;)

[RobertBuell]

That's an absolutely gorgeous B!