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John Deere AI vs John Deere DI
Verdict: John Deere AI vs John Deere DI
The John Deere AI and the John Deere DI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere AI is the lighter machine (2,122 kg vs 2,390 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere DI holds more fuel (94.6 L vs 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere AI is the newer design (1936 vs 1925). 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
John Deere
88
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
null hp
27 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
The three-speed transmission was introduced in 1937.Reference
Total built
68Reference
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Variants
AR
farm tractorReference
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D
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farm tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
94.6 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
5.1 LReference
8.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 165 mmReference
171 x 178 mmReference
Rated RPM
975Reference
900Reference
Belt (claimed)
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20.1 kWReference
Compression
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3.91:1Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
175 cmReference
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Weight
2122 kgReference
2390 kgReference
Ag front
6x16Reference
7.50x18Reference
Ag rear
19x24Reference
12.75x28Reference
Length
303 cmReference
330 cmReference
Width
154 cmReference
168 cmReference
Height
130 cmReference
155 cmReference
Front tread
119 cmReference
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Rear tread
129 cmReference
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AI Serial Number Location
DI Serial Number Location
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.


