Compare/John Deere A vs Keck-Gonnerman 12-24

John Deere A vs Keck-Gonnerman 12-24

Verdict: John Deere A vs Keck-Gonnerman 12-24

The John Deere A and the Keck-Gonnerman 12-24 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. John Deere A is the lighter machine (1,715 kg vs 2,948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere A is the newer design (1934 vs 1917). 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

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Keck-Gonnerman

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

24 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Keck-GonnermanReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

300,000Reference

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Final drives

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spur gearReference

Variants

Row-cropReference

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Standard front axleReference

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OrchardReference

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AOS

narrow orchardReference

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Adjustable wide-frontReference

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Single front wheelReference

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AWH

High-crop, adjustable wide-frontReference

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ANH

High-crop, single-front wheelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

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Aux. fuel

3.8 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

8.9 kWReference

Plows

2Reference

3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

14.0 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

18.4 kWReference

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Displacement

5.1 LReference

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 165 mmReference

165 x 203 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

4.45:1Reference

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Rated RPM

975Reference

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Firing order

1-2Reference

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Starter type

manualReference

hand-crankReference

Oil capacity

8.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

36.0 LReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Point gap

0.533 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

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Belt power (max)

18.4 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

17.6 kWReference

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Max power

14.0 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

2-cylinder 4-valveReference

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Rated engine speed

975Reference

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Bore and stroke

5.50x6.50 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

4.45:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled horizontal | 38 qtsReference

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Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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forward and reverse options

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

17.6 kWReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

1715 kgReference

2948 kgReference

Front tire

24x4Reference

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Rear tire

50x6Reference

61x12Reference

Ag front

5.50x16Reference

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Ag rear

9/10/11.25x36Reference

61x12 (steel)Reference

Length

314 cmReference

381 cmReference

Width

219 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height

162 cmReference

243 cmReference

A Serial Number Location

A Serial Numbers

1934

410000Reference

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1935

412866Reference

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1936

424025Reference

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1937

442151Reference

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1938

466787Reference

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1939

477000Reference

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1940

488000Reference

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1941

499000Reference

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1942

510239Reference

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1943

520004Reference

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1944

524423Reference

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1945

542700Reference

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1946

555334Reference

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1947

569610Reference

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1948

587349Reference

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1949

611921Reference

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1950

640246Reference

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1951

666307Reference

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1952

682602Reference

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Final

703384Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

9.1 l/hourReference

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Fuel use

8.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1325 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Capacities

Capacity

309 ciReference

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Diameter

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30 cmReference

RPM

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650Reference

Speed

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306.02 meters/minReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

152.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

315 cmReference

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Overall Width

210.8 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

50x6 steel, 9Reference

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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.