1949 John Deere MT

This 1949 John Deere MT is a row-crop tractor that was refurbished circa 1990 and acquired by the seller in 2024. It is finished in green with yellow wheels, and power is from a gasoline-fueled 101ci twin paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The tractor is equipped with a narrow-track front axle, rear half-fenders, a rear power take-off shaft with a removable belt pulley, and a hydraulically lifted hitch assembly. Work under current ownership reportedly included replacing the oil pan gasket and manifold, rebuilding the carburetor, installing a stainless steel exhaust stack, and changing the engine, transmission, and differential oils. This John Deere MT is now offered in Missouri at no reserve with a bill of sale.

The John Deere M-series tractors were introduced in 1947 and were produced in several variants through 1952. The body and running gear of this row-crop tricycle model were repainted in green during a refurbishment under prior ownership. Details include wraparound horizontal grille bars, rear half fenders, and John Deere badging. A stainless steel exhaust stack was installed under current ownership. Paint discoloration is noted around the radiator cap.

Yellow-finished steel wheels wear 5.00-15 Firestone Guide Grip 3 front and 11.2/10-31 Titan rear tires. Stopping power is from independent rear drum brakes, and the tractor is equipped with a narrow-track front axle.

The operator’s station houses a green steel seat with black vinyl cushions. Controls include a hand throttle, a clutch lever, and twin pedals for the individual rear brakes. The shift lever is mounted on top of the transmission case.

The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color dash panel that houses gauges for coolant temperature and amperage, and an oil pressure gauge is mounted on the right side of the engine. The tractor is not equipped with an hour meter, therefore total operating hours are unknown.

The gasoline-fueled 101ci twin sends power to the rear wheels through an unsynchronized four-speed manual transmission. Under current ownership, the engine, transmission, and differential oils were changed, the oil pan gasket and manifold were replaced, and the carburetor was rebuilt, according to the seller.

Equipment includes a rear power take-off shaft with a removable belt pulley and a hydraulically lifted hitch assembly.