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John Deere B vs John Deere H
Verdict: John Deere B vs John Deere H
The John Deere B and the John Deere H are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. John Deere H is the lighter machine (943 kg vs 1,485 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere B holds more fuel (45.4 L vs 28.4 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere H is the newer design (1939 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
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 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
15,613 (long frame)Reference
31 (HNH)Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
B
tricycle front axleReference
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BR
fixed front axleReference
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BO
OrchardReference
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BN
narrow row-cropReference
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BW
wide row-cropReference
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BI
industrial tractorReference
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BO Lindeman
crawlerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
45.4 LReference
28.4 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
3.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Plows
2 (10-inch)Reference
1 (16-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
8.8 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)
11.9 kWReference
11.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 133 mmReference
90 x 127 mmReference
Fuel system
Marvel-Schebler DLTX-10Reference
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Cooling system
thermo-siphonReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
4.71:1Reference
4.75 : 1Reference
Rated RPM
975Reference
1400Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
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Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.381 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
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Belt power (max)
11.9 kWReference
11.1 kWReference
Max power
8.8 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
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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Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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6Reference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
235mm dry discsReference
forward and reverse options
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
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Transmission
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John DeereReference
Oil type
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32+SAE 90 : SAE 140 32-Reference
32+SAE 90
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: SAE 140 32-Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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546@1400Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1485 kgReference
943 kgReference
Front tire
22x3.25Reference
4.00-15Reference
Rear tire
48x5.25Reference
7.50-32Reference
Ag front
22x3.25 (steel)Reference
6.00-12 (HN)Reference
Ag rear
48x5.25 (steel)Reference
7.50-32Reference
Length
306 cmReference
282 cmReference
Height (hood)
142 cmReference
132 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 213 cmReference
111 to 203 cmReference
Wheelbase
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193 cmReference
Shipping weight
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943 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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1376 kgReference
Bar rear axle
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53 mmReference
B Serial Number Location
B Serial Numbers
1935
1000Reference
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1936
12012Reference
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1937
27389Reference
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1938
46175 (*49302)Reference
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1939
60000Reference
1000Reference
1940
78526Reference
10000Reference
1941
96000Reference
20615Reference
1942
118721Reference
35699Reference
1943
136315Reference
44754Reference
1944
149219Reference
45642Reference
1945
167700Reference
47796Reference
1946
179788Reference
53327Reference
1947
191303Reference
58614Reference
1948
209295Reference
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1949
230044Reference
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1950
253025Reference
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1951
275242Reference
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1952
293030Reference
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Final
310772Reference
61116Reference
Links
Capacities
Diameter
24 cmReference
31 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
200 cmReference
RPM
1250Reference
700Reference
Speed
947.93 meters/minReference
684.28 meters/minReference
Capacity
149 ciReference
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Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
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6Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.9 l/hourReference
4.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
783 kgReference
834 kgReference
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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H Serial Number Location
H 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.


