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John Deere B vs John Deere BW
Verdict: John Deere B vs John Deere BW
The John Deere B and the John Deere BW are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. 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
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Gear shift lever with speed 1, 2, and reverse. High and low range shift lever.Reference
Gear shift lever with speed 1, 2, and reverse. High and low range shift lever.Reference
Total built
15,613 (long frame)Reference
6 (BW-40)Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
B
tricycle front axleReference
tricycle front axleReference
BR
fixed front axleReference
fixed front axleReference
BO
OrchardReference
OrchardReference
BN
narrow row-cropReference
narrow row-cropReference
BW
wide row-cropReference
wide row-cropReference
BI
industrial tractorReference
industrial tractorReference
BO Lindeman
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.4 LReference
45.4 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Plows
2 (10-inch)Reference
2 (10-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
8.8 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
11.9 kWReference
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Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 133 mmReference
108 x 133 mmReference
Fuel system
Marvel-Schebler DLTX-10Reference
Marvel-Schebler DLTX-10Reference
Cooling system
thermo-siphonReference
thermo-siphonReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
4.71:1Reference
4.71:1Reference
Rated RPM
975Reference
975Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
hand-crankReference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.381 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Belt power (max)
11.9 kWReference
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Max power
8.8 kWReference
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Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
2-cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
975Reference
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Bore and stroke
4.25x5.25 inchesReference
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Compression ratio
4.71:1Reference
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Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
forward and reverse options
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1485 kgReference
1485 kgReference
Front tire
22x3.25Reference
24x5Reference
Rear tire
48x5.25Reference
48x5.25Reference
Ag front
22x3.25 (steel)Reference
5.50x15Reference
Ag rear
48x5.25 (steel)Reference
9.00x36Reference
Length
306 cmReference
306 cmReference
Height (hood)
142 cmReference
142 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 213 cmReference
142 to 213 cmReference
B Serial Number Location
B Serial Numbers
1935
1000Reference
1000Reference
1936
12012Reference
12012Reference
1937
27389Reference
27389Reference
1938
46175 (*49302)Reference
46175Reference
1939
60000Reference
60000Reference
1940
78526Reference
81000Reference
1941
96000Reference
96000Reference
1942
118721Reference
118721Reference
1943
136315Reference
136315Reference
1944
149219Reference
149219Reference
1945
167700Reference
167700Reference
1946
179788Reference
179788Reference
1947
191303Reference
191303Reference
1948
209295Reference
209295Reference
1949
230044Reference
230044Reference
1950
253025Reference
253025Reference
1951
275242Reference
275242Reference
1952
293030Reference
293030Reference
Final
310772Reference
310772Reference
Links
Capacities
Diameter
24 cmReference
24 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
215 cmReference
RPM
1250Reference
1250Reference
Speed
947.93 meters/minReference
947.93 meters/minReference
Capacity
149 ciReference
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Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.9 l/hourReference
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Max pull
783 kgReference
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General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
142.2 cmReference
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Overall Length
306.1 cmReference
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Overall Width
215.9 cmReference
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Steering & brakes
Steering type
manualReference
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BW Serial Number Location
BW Serial Numbers
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.