John Deere C

1927–192822 HPkerosenefarm
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
58
Found
Known Issues
32
7 high severity
Auction Records
249
Avg €81,945
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power22 HP
Engine (kW)16 kW
Fuel Typekerosene
Transmissiongear
Categoryfarm
Production Years1927–1928

Safety Recalls

58 found
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Crash Hazard

This recall involves 1023E, 1025R and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors with the model number and "John Deere" printed on the hood. The recalled tractors are green and yellow, and were sold with both opened and closed operator stations. The serial numbers of tractors included in this recall can be found at www.deere.com. Click on "Parts & Service" and scroll to "Recall" or go to www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/. The serial number is located on the frame, on the front right side of the tractor, near the engine.

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John Deere Recalls XUV590 Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Gator utility vehicles with model number XUV590E, XUV590M, or XUV590M S4 printed on the hood. "John Deere" and "Gator" are also printed on the cargo box. The recalled utility vehicles have side-by-side seating for two or four people and were sold in green and yellow, olive & black, or TrueTimber® Kanati® Camo colors. The serial number is located on the vehicle frame to the right of the rear hitch receiver, and the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Recalled Serial Numbers 1M0590EA+PM060098 through PM060266 1M0590ED+PM060005 through PM060027 1M0590MA+PM060654 through PM061746 1M0590MA+PM061746 1M0590MD+PM060005 through PM060017 1M0590MB+PM060225 through PM060631 1M0590ME+PM060009 through PM060015

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John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves John Deere lawn tractors, models X380 and X390. The tractors are green and yellow. John Deere and the model are printed on the side. The serial number is located on the frame on the front right side of the machine near the engine. Recalled serial number ranges are as follows: Model Serial Number Range X380 - No deck 1M0X380DXNM130065 through 1M0X380DXNM130068 X380 - 48 in. deck 1M0X380AXNM132496 through 1M0X380AXNM132575 X380 - 54 in. deck 1M0X380BXNM131269, 1M0X380BXNM131261, 1M0X380BXNM131277 through 1M0X380BXNM131302, 1M0X380BXNM131306 through 1M0X380BXNM131310 and 1M0X380BXNM131312, 1M0X390AXNM131261 through 1M0X390AXNM131295 and 1M0X390AXNM131298 through 1M0X390AXNM131300

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John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

This recall involves John Deere compact utility tractors with model numbers 4044M, 4044R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M or 4066R printed on the hood. The recalled compact utility tractors were sold in green and yellow and come in both open operator station and cab configurations. "John Deere" is also printed on the hood. The serial number is located on the frame on the front right side of the machine near the engine and begins with 1LV. A list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/WheelSpacerBoltRecall.

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John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves John Deere Gator utility vehicles with model number "XUV590" or "XUV590 S4" printed on the hood. & "John Deere" and "Gator" are printed on the cargo box. The serial number is located on the frame on the rear of the machine above the hitch and begins with 1M0590. The recalled utility vehicles were sold in green and yellow, olive drab, and camouflage, and have four-wheel suspension with side-by-side seating for two or four people. The following serial numbers are included in this recall: Recalled Serial Numbers 1M0590E+++M040005 1M0590M+++M041605 1M0590M+++M040114 1M0590M+++M040885 1M0590E+++M040034 1M0590M+++M041609 1M0590M+++M040406 1M0590M+++M040723 1M0590E+++M040088 1M0590M+++M041611 1M0590M+++M040204 1M0590M+++M041139 1M0590E+++M040092 1M0590M+++M041264 1M0590M+++M040532 1M0590M+++M041247 1M0590E+++M040159 1M0590M+++M041223 1M0590M+++M040542 1M0590M+++M041351 1M0590E+++M040190 1M0590M+++M041447 1M0590M+++M040075 1M0590M+++M040829 1M0590E+++M040245 1M0590M+++M041396 1M0590M+++M040511 1M0590M+++M040520 1M0590E+++M040269 1M0590M+++M041446 1M0590M+++M040190 1M0590M+++M040466 1M0590E+++M040285 1M0590M+++M041513 1M0590M+++M040313 1M0590M+++M040319 1M0590E+++M040296 1M0590M+++M041527 1M0590M+++M041166 1M0590M+++M040341 1M0590E+++M040301 1M0590M+++M040568 1M0590M+++M040713 1M0590M+++M040381 1M0590E+++M040306 1M0590M+++M040790 1M0590M+++M040436 1M0590M+++M040076 1M0590E+++M040307 1M0590M+++M041145 1M0590M+++M040734 1M0590M+++M040464 1M0590E+++M040326 1M0590M+++M041341 1M0590M+++M040122 1M0590M+++M040020 1M0590E+++M040388 1M0590M+++M041498 1M0590M+++M041270 1M0590M+++M040313 1M0590E+++M040413 1M0590M+++M040956 1M0590M+++M040457 1M0590M+++M040286 1M0590E+++M040448 1M0590M+++M041198 1M0590M+++M040110 1M0590M+++M040362 1M0590E+++M040518 1M0590M+++M041329 1M0590M+++M040366 1M0590M+++M040247 1M0590E+++M040559 1M0590M+++M041029 1M0590M+++M040096 1M0590M+++M040348 1M0590E+++M040621 1M0590M+++M041256 1M0590M+++M040243 1M0590M+++M040306 1M0590E+++M040060 1M0590M+++M041160 1M0590M+++M040426 1M0590M+++M040023 1M0590E+++M040020 1M0590M+++M041465 1M0590M+++M040166 1M0590M+++M040406 1M0590E+++M040065 1M0590M+++M041479 1M0590M+++M040066 1M0590M+++M040019 1M0590E+++M040096 1M0590M+++M041487 1M0590M+++M040788

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Known Issues

32 reported
7 high20 low5 medium
Fuel tank leaking at seams and bottom
high

Fuel tank (part number AM134926) leaks at mid seam and bottom location. Multiple replacements have failed with same issue, causing fuel to leak into garage with fire hazard risk.

fuel_system
Transmission shifting problems and gears popping out
high

Machine experiences persistent problems with sensors, shifting, and gears popping out and not engaging. Defective parts identified include Shift Drum Lever, Shift Index Lever, and Park Lever Arm. Machine dropped off stuck in gear after service attempt.

transmission
Safety recall with 'do not use' directive since October 2024
high

Tractor under recall since October 2024 with 'do not use' safety directive. Customer unable to use machine and reported parts unavailability and waiting lists for repairs. Warranty had expired prior to recall issuance.

structural
Cracked cylinder head with backwards head gasket installation
high

Cylinder head developed a large crack. Head gasket was installed backwards. Head had been worked on multiple times previously. User seeking correct replacement head but cannot locate VIN plate for proper identification among 7 possible head variants.

engine
Fuel tank leaking at mid seam and bottom
high

Fuel tank (part AM134926) fractured and leaked gasoline at mid seam and bottom locations. Two tanks failed on same mower with third replacement installed. Potential fire hazard if stored near ignition sources.

fuel_system
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Market Value

Average
€81,945
Median
€66,000
Range:€80 €533,600
Avg Hours:3,759 hrs
Records:249 sales
Recent Sales
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1,404 hours
2013 · Ritchie Bros€101,200
6,819 hours
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 3,759 hrs6,000
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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