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Happy Farmer M 7-12 vs John Deere L
Verdict: Happy Farmer M 7-12 vs John Deere L
The Happy Farmer M 7-12 and the John Deere L are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. 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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Fit & specs
Happy Farmer
62
Fit score
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
7 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor)Reference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
manaul line steerReference
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Total built
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13,365Reference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
6.9 kWReference
Plows
1 (14-inch)Reference
1 (12-inch)Reference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
0.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 152 mmReference
76 x 102 mmReference
Fuel system
Kingston carburetorReference
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Fuel tank
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22.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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6.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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7.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
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1550Reference
Firing order
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1-2Reference
Coolant capacity
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9.5 LReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Belt power (max)
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7.8 kWReference
Max power
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6.8 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Capacities
Diameter
25 cmReference
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Width
12 cmReference
124 cmReference
RPM
1000Reference
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Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
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Variants
L
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farm tractorReference
LI
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industrial tractorReference
Dimensions
Weight
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687 kgReference
Front tire
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4.00-15Reference
Rear tire
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6.00-22Reference
Ag front
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4.00-15Reference
Ag rear
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6.00-22Reference
Length
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231 cmReference
Height
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144 cmReference
L Serial Number Location
L Serial Numbers
1937
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621000Reference
1938
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621079Reference
1939
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626265Reference
1940
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630160Reference
1941
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634191Reference
1942
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640000Reference
1943
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640738Reference
1944
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641038Reference
1945
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641538Reference
1946
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641958Reference
Final
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642038Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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4.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
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560 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.