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John Deere AR Unstyled vs John Deere MC

Verdict: John Deere AR Unstyled vs John Deere MC

The John Deere AR Unstyled and the John Deere MC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere AR Unstyled leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. John Deere AR Unstyled is the lighter machine (2,154 kg vs 4,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere MC is the newer design (1949 vs 1935). In short: choose the John Deere AR Unstyled for outright pulling power, or the John Deere MC if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere AR Unstyled Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere MC Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
AR Total built
17,394Reference
AO Total built
2,686Reference
Total built
10,509Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Variants
A
Row-cropReference
AR
Standard front axleReference
AO
OrchardReference
AOS
narrow orchardReference
AW
Adjustable wide-frontReference
AN
Single front wheelReference
AH
High-cropReference
M
utilityReference
MT
row-cropReference
MC
crawlerReference
MI
industrialReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
17.9 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
3 (12-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
19.8 kWReference
13.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
22.6 kWReference
15.8 kWReference
Displacement
5.3 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 171 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Cooling system
thermo-siphonReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
4.45:1Reference
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
975Reference
1650Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Oil capacity
10.4 LReference
7.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
30.3 LReference
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Belt power (max)
22.6 kWReference
15.8 kWReference
Max power
19.8 kWReference
13.0 kWReference
Starter volts
6Reference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
John DeereReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Oil type
SAE90Reference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
34.1 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Diameter
32 cmReference
18 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
170 cmReference
RPM
975Reference
1575Reference
Speed
996.70 meters/minReference
944.88 meters/minReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
7.9 LReference
10.4 LReference
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
7.9 LReference
10.4 LReference
Valves
1Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
33.7 lpmReference
16.1 lpmReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
550Reference
Pressure
41.4 barReference
Dimensions
Weight
2154 kgReference
1882 kgReference
Front tire
28x6Reference
Rear tire
42.75x10Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
12-26Reference
Length
314 cmReference
259 cmReference
Height (hood)
139 cmReference
Operating weight
2154 kgReference
Ballasted weight
2880 kgReference
Rear axle
69 mmReference
Front tread
121 cmReference
Rear tread
131 cmReference
Height
162 cmReference
Shipping weight
1814 kgReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
Gauge
91 to 116 cmReference
AR Serial Number Location
AR Serial Numbers
1935
250000 (Unstyled)Reference
1936
251486 (Unstyled)Reference
1937
253521 (Unstyled)Reference
1938
255416 (Unstyled)Reference
1939
256700 (Unstyled)Reference
1940
257647 (Unstyled)Reference
1941
260000 (Unstyled)Reference
1942
261125 (Unstyled)Reference
1943
262157 (Unstyled)Reference
1944
262755 (Unstyled)Reference
1945
264198 (Unstyled)Reference
1946
265535 (Unstyled)Reference
1947
266643 (Unstyled)Reference
1948
268410 (Unstyled)Reference
1949
270131 (Unstyled)Reference
10001Reference
1950
272000 (Styled)Reference
11093Reference
1951
275938 (Styled)Reference
13374Reference
1952
278700 (Styled)Reference
15341Reference
1953
282351 (Styled)Reference
Final
284074 (Styled)Reference
20509Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging amps
10Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.7 l/hourReference
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1926 kgReference
1916 kgReference
MC Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate located on the lower part of dash.Reference
John Deere MC Tracks
Length on ground
35 cmReference
Area on ground
0.2 m²Reference

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.

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