How To Drive a 1940 John Deere Model B 

Drove one in my teens in the early 60's..in upstate NY. Brings back fond memories ..Thanks for posting.

I was 8 years old when I drove my first tractor. It was a John Deere B. Back then all I knew was working on our farm. I was raised on the farm and loved every minute. I am 61 years old now. The farm is gone but my memories will go to my grave. It was a very hard life as a child, and I have only one regret. Not still on a farm. Every child should work on a farm for six months.

I learned to drive tractor on a B when I was 11/12. Quite a trip back in time.

Very nice 👍👍 !!! I'm smiling through this video . Thanks for sharing .

My grandfather had a b model with a three points Hitch. Loudest tractor in the my old neighborhood.

Sounds like you keep it in real good shape. Starts and runs really well :-)

Beautiful Poppin Johnny and great looking log home,adopt me!

I am always annoyed when people have to find something negative to say. First of all this is a handsome and sweet sounding B. The major rule when I had the privilege to operate a friends A or his 70 was never use back pressure on the clutch lever as the means to stop the tractor. Always use the brake pedals. Only since you titled this video “ how to drive...” did I decide to comment.

Nice tractor...i like it

What's the difference between a 1939 John Deere b and a 1940 is there more power

I just bought this exact tractor. Nothing is seized up. I want to completely restore it. Can you tell me how much I'm looking at?

beautiful tractor. 😍😍😍

i have a question im from germany and i bouht a jd mod B from 1939 from a dealer from belgium but i havend found any infos to the top speed of this tractor its a 4 gear could you tell me how fast it runs ? thanks in beginning :)

Very cool!!!

Look like has Farmall H seat on it?

I have a old 1940s tractor at my house and I’d like some help getting it running if U could

Why do you have a battery on the back if it is hand start? Great runner though

Did you know john deere tractors used the mechanical brakes , and hand clutch until 1960?

Hi! can you please explain how the steering wheel to front wheels system works? any pdf or sites you can refer me to that explains it? thanks! :)

We have the exact same year and model

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN BAY-BEE!

Nice tractor. Your clutch looks like it's set too light. I believe it's supposed to be at 65lbs of force to engage if my memory serves me correctly.

I'm more of a Farmall guy, however after living several decades, and picking up a few things along the way, I do believe that the models of this vintage with two speeds in the transmission and high/low range came from the factory on steel wheels. Anyone else. ...??

I'm 8 and I know how to drive a b

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Finally , after restoration My B does what your does! regards from the UK