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John Deere B vs John Deere MT

Verdict: John Deere B vs John Deere MT

The John Deere B and the John Deere MT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere MT leads on rated power with 14 hp against 12 hp. John Deere MT is the lighter machine (1,443 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 34.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere MT is the newer design (1949 vs 1935). In short: choose the John Deere MT for outright pulling power, or the John Deere B 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 B Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere MT Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
14 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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
30,472Reference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Original price
$1,200Reference
Variants
B
tricycle front axleReference
BR
fixed front axleReference
BO
OrchardReference
BN
narrow row-cropReference
BW
wide row-cropReference
BI
industrial tractorReference
BO Lindeman
crawlerReference
M
utilityReference
MT
row-cropReference
MC
crawlerReference
MI
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.4 LReference
34.1 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
10.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
13.7 kWReference
Plows
2 (10-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
8.8 kWReference
13.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
11.9 kWReference
15.5 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 133 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Fuel system
Marvel-Schebler DLTX-10Reference
Cooling system
thermo-siphonReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
4.71:1Reference
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
975Reference
1650Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.381 mmReference
0.559 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.305 mmReference
Belt power (max)
11.9 kWReference
15.5 kWReference
Max power
8.8 kWReference
13.6 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
2-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
975Reference
Bore and stroke
4.25x5.25 inchesReference
Compression ratio
4.71:1Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
forward and reverse options
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
John DeereReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
550Reference
Pressure
48.3 barReference
Total flow
16.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
1485 kgReference
1443 kgReference
Front tire
22x3.25Reference
5.00x15Reference
Rear tire
48x5.25Reference
9-34Reference
Ag front
22x3.25 (steel)Reference
5.00x15Reference
Ag rear
48x5.25 (steel)Reference
9-34Reference
Length
306 cmReference
318 cmReference
Height (hood)
142 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 213 cmReference
121 to 243 cmReference
Height
149 cmReference
Operating weight
1443 kgReference
Ballasted weight
1782 kgReference
B Serial Number Location
B Serial Numbers
1935
1000Reference
1936
12012Reference
1937
27389Reference
1938
46175 (*49302)Reference
1939
60000Reference
1940
78526Reference
1941
96000Reference
1942
118721Reference
1943
136315Reference
1944
149219Reference
1945
167700Reference
1946
179788Reference
1947
191303Reference
1948
209295Reference
1949
230044Reference
10001Reference
1950
253025Reference
14728Reference
1951
275242Reference
25273Reference
1952
293030Reference
32813Reference
Final
310772Reference
Links
Capacities
Diameter
24 cmReference
18 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
227 cmReference
RPM
1250Reference
1575Reference
Speed
947.93 meters/minReference
911.35 meters/minReference
Capacity
149 ciReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.9 l/hourReference
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
783 kgReference
1081 kgReference
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
142.2 cmReference
Overall Length
306.1 cmReference
Overall Width
215.9 cmReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
manualReference
MT Serial Number Location
MT 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.

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