Compare/Fate-Root-Heath Plymouth vs John Deere G Unstyled

Fate-Root-Heath Plymouth vs John Deere G Unstyled

Verdict: Fate-Root-Heath Plymouth vs John Deere G Unstyled

The Fate-Root-Heath Plymouth and the John Deere G Unstyled are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Fate-Root-Heath Plymouth is the lighter machine (984 kg vs 2,268 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere G Unstyled is the newer design (1937 vs 1933). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Fate-Root-Heath

Fit score

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

21 hp

Confidence

40%

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fate-Root-HeathReference

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

manualReference

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Total built

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10,684 (Unstyled)Reference

Engine

15.3 kWReference

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Plows

1 (14-inch)Reference

3 (14-inch)Reference

Displacement

1.9 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 102 mmReference

156 x 178 mmReference

Power

15.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1400Reference

975Reference

Fuel tank

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64.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

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5.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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15.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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23.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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20.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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26.8 kWReference

Compression

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4.2:1Reference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Starter type

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hand crankReference

Oil capacity

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10.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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41.6 LReference

Belt power (max)

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26.8 kWReference

Max power

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20.6 kWReference

Transmission

gearReference

John DeereReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Type

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gearReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

984 kgReference

2268 kgReference

Length

246 cmReference

342 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height

124 cmReference

213 cmReference

Front tire

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24x5Reference

Rear tire

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51.5x7Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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12x38 (13.6)Reference

Operating weight

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2268 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.75)Reference

G Serial Number Location

G Serial Numbers

1938

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1000 (G Unstyled)Reference

1939

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7734 (G Unstyled)Reference

1940

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9321 (G Unstyled)Reference

1941

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10489 (G Unstyled)Reference

1942

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13000 (GM)Reference

1943

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13418 (GM)Reference

1944

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NoneReference

1945

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13748 (GM)Reference

1946

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15780 (GM)Reference

1947

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23000 (G Early Styled)Reference

1948

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26000 (G Late Styled)Reference

1949

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32457 (G Late Styled)Reference

1950

—

39161 (G Late Styled)Reference

1951

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46809 (G Late Styled)Reference

1952

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53479 (G Late Styled)Reference

1953

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63138 (G Late Styled)Reference

Final

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22112 (GM)Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1852 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.