Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere A (1939-1947) vs John Deere H

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John DeereModel A

John Deere A (1939-1947)

Row Crop

power
18 hp
displacement
309 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full A (1939-1947) specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere H

Row Crop

power
12 hp
displacement
99.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
3
Full H specs
John DeereJohn Deere A (1939-1947)
vs
John DeereJohn Deere H

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ A (1939-1947) higher · +6 hp (+50%)
A (1939-1947)18 hp
H12 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ A (1939-1947) higher · +209 ci (+210%)
A (1939-1947)309 ci
H99.7 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
A (1939-1947)2
H2
Median Row Crop Tractor6

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

Forward Gears

▲ A (1939-1947) higher · +3 (+100%)
A (1939-1947)6
H3
Median Row Crop Tractor16

A (1939-1947) is in the 11th percentile; H is in the 1st · 1,200 models

A (1939-1947) (A)H (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelA (1939-1947)H—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelJohn DeereNot recorded—
Power Output18hp12hp▲ A (1939-1947)+6 hp · +50%
Rated RPM975RPM1,400RPM▲ H+425 RPM · +44%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement309ci99.7ci▲ A (1939-1947)+209 ci · +210%
Bore5.5in3.5in▲ A (1939-1947)+2 in · +57%
Stroke6.5in5in▲ A (1939-1947)+1.5 in · +30%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
TypeUnsynchronized gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
Length134in111in▲ A (1939-1947)+23 in · +21%
Width86.2in79in▲ A (1939-1947)+7.2 in · +9%
Height63.8in52in▲ A (1939-1947)+11.8 in · +23%
Operating Weight4,597lb2,080lb▲ A (1939-1947)+2,517 lb · +121%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
TypeTransmission PTORear—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
Starter TypeManualNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
Coolant9.5gal5.5gal▲ A (1939-1947)+4 gal · +73%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere HDifference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 1st percentile (18 hp)B · 1st percentile (12 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 33rd percentile (309 ci)B · 1st percentile (99.7 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 1st percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,597 lb)B · 1st percentile (2,080 lb)
A · A (1939-1947)B · HMedian Row Crop Tractor
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