John Deere A (1939-1947)

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere A is a row crop tractor made from 1939 to 1947. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a 4x2 chassis and manual steering. This tractor has a 2-cylinder engine that can run on different fuels. The engine is liquid-cooled and has 309 cubic inches of displacement, which is about average for tractors. It makes 18 horsepower at 975 rpm, which is on the lower end for power.

This tractor has 6 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. It has a transmission PTO that runs at 540 rpm. The John Deere A weighs 4,597 pounds and is 133.9 inches long, 86.2 inches wide, and 63.8 inches tall. It has steel front tires and agricultural rear tires. The tractor has an open operator station and manual starter. John Deere is known for making reliable farm equipment, and this model was part of their popular Two-Cylinder Letter Series.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 18 hp (13.4 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4597 lb (2085 kg)

Fuel Type: All-fuel / Gasoline

John Deere A (1939-1947) vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere A (1939-1947) is Poor. It is greater than 1% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere A (1939-1947) is Poor. It is greater than 6% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere A (1939-1947) is Average. It is greater than 32% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere A (1939-1947) is Poor. It is greater than 0% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
All-fuel / Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
309 ci (5.1 L)
Bore
5.51 in (140.0 mm)
Stroke
6.50 in (165.1 mm)
Rated RPM
975
Power Output
18 hp (13.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Differential mechanical expanding shoe