John Deere M

1947–195222 HPgasolinefarm
A+
Excellent
Score: 95.0/100
Recalls
44
Found
Known Issues
1118
61 high severity
Auction Records
592
Avg €78,164
Reliability
A+
95/100

Specifications

Engine Power22 HP
Engine (kW)16 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionunsynchronized gear
Categoryfarm
Production Years1947–1952
Variants3 found

Safety Recalls

44 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 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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Safety recall — John Deere JD-6195M (Japanese market, reference 1234440)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the manual transmission. Declared production window: 2016–2021.

Manual transmissionJP
Safety recall — John Deere JD-6155M (Japanese market, reference 1234440)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the manual transmission. Declared production window: 2016–2021.

Manual transmissionJP
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Known Issues

1118 reported
61 high1013 low44 medium
PTO shaft sensor failure
high

PTO shaft sensor failed and disabled the tractor. Repair cost $500.

pto
DEF pump failure requiring central processor replacement
high

DEF pump failed, requiring replacement of central processors and reprogramming. Warranty repair estimated at $2700.

fuel_system
Recall-related complaint
high

Two 4052M tractors purchased new; both needed repairs before delivery. 2018 model (614 hours) in shop 6 weeks; creep issue, abnormal noise, defective damper, transmission seal leak, peeling hood paint. Deere aware of damper issue; repair kit exists but no recall issued.

transmission
Front wheel sensors failure causing error codes
high

Front sensors on front wheels failed, throwing off multiple error codes. Required dealership repair costing $1700.

electronics
Grapple joystick control malfunction due to hydraulic valve issue
high

Joystick button will not open/close grapple without engaging rear hydraulic ports. Front hydraulic valve assembly suspected as cause. Technician noted replacing valve assembly on another customer's M-series before one lasted.

hydraulics
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Market Value

Average
€78,164
Median
€68,931
Range:€1 €644,000
Avg Hours:4,311 hrs
Records:592 sales
Recent Sales
2021 · Ritchie Bros€42,320
2,422 hours
2021 · Ritchie Bros€50,600
484 hours
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Utility (40100 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 4,311 hrs10,000
Low use300 /year
Typical500 /year
High use750 /year
Typical lifetime10,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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