Head to head · Row Crop

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

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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 MT

Row Crop

power
20.8 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
4
Full MT specs
John DeereJohn Deere A (1939-1947)
vs
John DeereJohn Deere MT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 8061,417

Engine Power

▲ MT higher · +2.8 hp (+16%)
A (1939-1947)18 hp
MT20.8 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ A (1939-1947) higher · +208 ci (+206%)
A (1939-1947)309 ci
MT101 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
A (1939-1947)2
MT2
Median Row Crop Tractor6

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

Forward Gears

▲ A (1939-1947) higher · +2 (+50%)
A (1939-1947)6
MT4
Median Row Crop Tractor16

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere MTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelA (1939-1947)MT
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere MTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Power Output18hp20.8hpMT+2.8 hp · +16%
Rated RPM975RPM1,650RPMMT+675 RPM · +69%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement309ci101ciA (1939-1947)+208 ci · +206%
Bore5.5in4inA (1939-1947)+1.5 in · +38%
Stroke6.5in4inA (1939-1947)+2.5 in · +63%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere MTDifference
TypeUnsynchronized gearUnsynchronized GearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere MTDifference
Length134in125inA (1939-1947)+9 in · +7%
Width86.2in89.4inMT+3.2 in · +4%
Height63.8in58.7inA (1939-1947)+5.1 in · +9%
Operating Weight4,597lb3,233lbA (1939-1947)+1,364 lb · +42%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere MTDifference
System TypeNot recordedHydraulic Lift Control
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere MTDifference
TypeTransmission PTONot recorded
Speed 1540rpm550rpmMT+10 rpm · +2%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere MTDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2Same
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeSingle Disc

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere MTDifference
Starter TypeManualElectric

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere A (1939-1947)John Deere MTDifference
Coolant9.5gal3.5galA (1939-1947)+6 gal · +171%

Operator Station

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

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 1st percentile (18 hp)B · 1st percentile (20.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 33rd percentile (309 ci)B · 1st percentile (101 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,597 lb)B · 3rd percentile (3,233 lb)
A · A (1939-1947)B · MTMedian Row Crop Tractor
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