Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere A (1934-1938) vs John Deere G (1937-1941)

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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 G (1937-1941)

Row Crop

power
20.7 hp
displacement
413 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
4
Full G (1937-1941) specs
John DeereJohn Deere A (1934-1938)
vs
John DeereJohn Deere G (1937-1941)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ G (1937-1941) higher · +2.7 hp (+15%)
A (1934-1938)18 hp
G (1937-1941)20.7 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

A (1934-1938) is in the 1st percentile; G (1937-1941) is in the 1st · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G (1937-1941) higher · +104 ci (+34%)
A (1934-1938)309 ci
G (1937-1941)413 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

A (1934-1938) is in the 33rd percentile; G (1937-1941) is in the 64th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
A (1934-1938)2
G (1937-1941)2
Median Row Crop Tractor6

A (1934-1938) is in the 1st percentile; G (1937-1941) is in the 1st · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
A (1934-1938)4
G (1937-1941)4
Median Row Crop Tractor16

A (1934-1938) is in the 4th percentile; G (1937-1941) is in the 4th · 1,200 models

A (1934-1938) (A)G (1937-1941) (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere G (1937-1941)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelA (1934-1938)G (1937-1941)—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere G (1937-1941)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Power Output18hp20.7hp▲ G (1937-1941)+2.7 hp · +15%
Rated RPM975RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement309ci413ci▲ G (1937-1941)+104 ci · +34%
Bore5.5in6.1in▲ G (1937-1941)+0.6 in · +11%
Stroke6.5in7in▲ G (1937-1941)+0.5 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere G (1937-1941)Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere G (1937-1941)Difference
Length124in135in▲ G (1937-1941)+11 in · +9%
Width86.2in61.4in▲ A (1934-1938)+24.8 in · +40%
Height63.8in83.9in▲ G (1937-1941)+20.1 in · +32%
Operating Weight3,781lb5,004lb▲ G (1937-1941)+1,223 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere G (1937-1941)Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere G (1937-1941)Difference
TypeTransmissionTransmissionSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere G (1937-1941)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere G (1937-1941)Difference
Starter TypeManualHand crank—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere G (1937-1941)Difference
Coolant9.5gal11gal▲ G (1937-1941)+1.5 gal · +16%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere A (1934-1938)John Deere G (1937-1941)Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 1st percentile (18 hp)B · 1st percentile (20.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 33rd percentile (309 ci)B · 64th percentile (413 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 4th percentile (3,781 lb)B · 8th percentile (5,004 lb)
A · A (1934-1938)B · G (1937-1941)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere A (1934-1938)Full spec pageJohn Deere G (1937-1941)