John Deere L

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere L is a classic utility tractor that was made from 1937 to 1946. It's a small, simple machine perfect for light farm work. This tractor has a 2WD system and manual steering, making it easy to handle in tight spaces.

Under the hood, the John Deere L has a small gasoline engine with two cylinders. It's not very powerful, with only 10.17 hp, but it's reliable for its time. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a below-average displacement of 56.5 ci. It has a simple 3-forward and 1-reverse gear transmission, which was common for tractors of this era. The tractor is compact, measuring 91 inches long, 49 inches wide, and 57 inches tall. It's also quite light, weighing just 1515 lb, which is below average for tractors. The John Deere L has an open operator station, typical for its time, and runs on agricultural tires both front and back.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 10 hp (7.6 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 1515 lb (687 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

John Deere L vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere L is Poor. It is greater than 0% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere L is Poor. It is greater than 6% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere L is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere L is Poor. It is greater than 7% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors