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John Deere AOS vs John Deere M
Verdict: John Deere AOS vs John Deere M
The John Deere AOS and the John Deere M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. John Deere AOS holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere M is the newer design (1947 vs 1935). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooled horizontal twinReference
With 9-24 rear tires.Reference
Total built
820Reference
45,799Reference
Variants
A
Row-cropReference
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AR
Standard front axleReference
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AO
OrchardReference
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AOS
narrow orchardReference
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AW
Adjustable wide-frontReference
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AN
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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M
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utilityReference
MT
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row-cropReference
MC
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crawlerReference
MI
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industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
37.9 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
17.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
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Displacement
5.1 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 165 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Cooling system
thermo-siphonReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
3.96:1Reference
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
975Reference
1650Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Oil capacity
8.8 LReference
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
30.3 LReference
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Drawbar (tested)
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13.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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15.2 kWReference
Starter volts
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6Reference
Point gap
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0.559 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.305 mmReference
Belt power (max)
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15.2 kWReference
Max power
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13.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John DeereReference
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Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
550Reference
Pressure
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48.3 barReference
Total flow
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16.1 lpmReference
Oil type
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10WReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
174 cmReference
177 cmReference
Rear tire
11.25x24Reference
8-24Reference
Ag rear
12.75x24Reference
10-24Reference
Height (hood)
134 cmReference
142 cmReference
Front tread
106 cmReference
96 to 132 cmReference
Rear tread
115 cmReference
96 to 132 cmReference
Weight
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1179 kgReference
Front tire
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4.00x15Reference
Ag front
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5.00x15Reference
Length
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279 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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167 cmReference
Operating weight
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1179 kgReference
Ground clearance
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53 cmReference
AOS Serial Number Location
AOS Serial Numbers
1937
1000Reference
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1938
1539Reference
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1939
1700Reference
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1940
1767Reference
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1941
1878Reference
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Final
1891Reference
55799Reference
Capacities
Diameter
32 cmReference
18 cmReference
Width
154 cmReference
129 cmReference
RPM
975Reference
1575Reference
Speed
996.70 meters/minReference
911.05 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
M Serial Number Location
M Serial Numbers
1947
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10001Reference
1948
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13734Reference
1949
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25604Reference
1950
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35659Reference
1951
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43525Reference
1952
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50580Reference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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7.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1056 kgReference
Speeds
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.


