Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere A (1934-1938) vs John Deere A (1939-1947)

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John DeereModel A

John Deere A (1934-1938)

Row Crop

power
18 hp
displacement
309 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
4
Full A (1934-1938) specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere A (1939-1947)

Row Crop

power
18 hp
displacement
309 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full A (1939-1947) specs
John DeereJohn Deere A (1934-1938)
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 8061,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
A (1934-1938)18 hp
A (1939-1947)18 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

A (1934-1938) is in the 1st percentile; A (1939-1947) is in the 1st · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
A (1934-1938)309 ci
A (1939-1947)309 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

A (1934-1938) is in the 33rd percentile; A (1939-1947) is in the 33rd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
A (1934-1938)2
A (1939-1947)2
Median Row Crop Tractor6

A (1934-1938) is in the 1st percentile; A (1939-1947) is in the 1st · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ A (1939-1947) higher · +2 (+50%)
A (1934-1938)4
A (1939-1947)6
Median Row Crop Tractor16

A (1934-1938) is in the 4th percentile; A (1939-1947) is in the 11th · 1,200 models

A (1934-1938) (A)A (1939-1947) (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelA (1934-1938)A (1939-1947)
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM975RPM975RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement309ci309ciSame
Bore5.5in5.5inSame
Stroke6.5in6.5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutchUnsynchronized gear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
Length124in134inA (1939-1947)+10 in · +8%
Width86.2in86.2inSame
Height63.8in63.8inSame
Operating Weight3,781lb4,597lbA (1939-1947)+816 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
TypeTransmissionTransmission PTO
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
Starter TypeManualManualSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
Coolant9.5gal9.5galSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 1st percentile (18 hp)B · 1st percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 33rd percentile (309 ci)B · 33rd percentile (309 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 1st percentile (2)B · 1st percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 4th percentile (3,781 lb)B · 7th percentile (4,597 lb)
A · A (1934-1938)B · A (1939-1947)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere A (1934-1938)Full spec pageJohn Deere A (1939-1947)