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John Deere AI vs John Deere LI
Verdict: John Deere AI vs John Deere LI
The John Deere AI and the John Deere LI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere LI is the lighter machine (703 kg vs 2,122 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LI is the newer design (1941 vs 1936). 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
9 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
68Reference
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Variants
AR
farm tractorReference
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L
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farm tractorReference
LI
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industrial tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
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Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
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Displacement
5.1 LReference
1.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 165 mmReference
83 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
975Reference
1550Reference
Belt (claimed)
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6.9 kWReference
Firing order
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1-2Reference
Coolant capacity
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9.5 LReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Oil change
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60 hReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 90Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
175 cmReference
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Weight
2122 kgReference
703 kgReference
Ag front
6x16Reference
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Ag rear
19x24Reference
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Length
303 cmReference
231 cmReference
Width
154 cmReference
124 cmReference
Height
130 cmReference
144 cmReference
Front tread
119 cmReference
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Rear tread
129 cmReference
91/106/121/137 cmReference
Front tire
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4.00x15Reference
Rear tire
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6.00x22Reference
Industrial front
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4.00x15Reference
Industrial rear
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6.00x22Reference
AI Serial Number Location
LI Serial Numbers
1941
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50001Reference
1942
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50342Reference
1943
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50767Reference
1944
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50816Reference
1945
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51018Reference
1946
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51519Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the rear axle.Reference
Final
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52019Reference
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.