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John Deere BN vs John Deere GP
Verdict: John Deere BN vs John Deere GP
The John Deere BN and the John Deere GP are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere BN leads on rated power with 12 hp against 10 hp. John Deere GP holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere BN is the newer design (1935 vs 1928). In short: choose the John Deere BN for outright pulling power, or the John Deere GP 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
10 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
339 distillate 3-speed 2WDMay 4 - 15, 1931Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 190 fileReference
Total built
65 (BNH - unstyled)Reference
717 (GPO)Reference
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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BNH
high-clearance BNReference
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BI
industrial tractorReference
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GPWT
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wide-treadReference
GPO
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orchardReference
GP-P
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potatoReference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.4 LReference
60.6 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
7.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
2 (14-inch)Reference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
5.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 133 mmReference
152 x 152 mmReference
Fuel system
Marvel-Schebler DLTX-10Reference
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Cooling system
thermo-siphonReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
4.71:1Reference
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Rated RPM
975Reference
950Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
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Starter type
hand-crankReference
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Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
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Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
34.1 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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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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Drawbar (tested)
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14.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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18.9 kWReference
Belt power (max)
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18.9 kWReference
Max power
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14.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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Dimensions
Front tire
7.50x10Reference
24x6Reference
Rear tire
7.50x36Reference
42.75x10Reference
BN Ag front
9.00x10Reference
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BNH Ag front
6.50x16Reference
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BN Ag rear
9.00x36Reference
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BNH Ag rear
9.00x40Reference
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Length
306 cmReference
284 cmReference
Height (hood)
142 cmReference
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Rear tread
142 to 213 cmReference
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Weight
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1632 kgReference
Ag front
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6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
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10.00x32Reference
Height
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140 cmReference
BN Serial Number Location
BN Serial Numbers
1935
1000Reference
15589 (GP-O)Reference
1936
12012Reference
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1937
27389Reference
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1938
46175Reference
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1939
60000Reference
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1940
81600Reference
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1941
96000Reference
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1942
126345Reference
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1943
143420Reference
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1944
152862Reference
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1945
173179Reference
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1946
183673Reference
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1947
199744Reference
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1948
216055Reference
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1949
237346Reference
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1950
258205Reference
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1951
276557Reference
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1952
299175Reference
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Final
310772Reference
15732 (GP-O)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
24 cmReference
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Width
215 cmReference
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RPM
1250Reference
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Speed
947.93 meters/minReference
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Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
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GP Serial Number Location
GP Serial Numbers
1928
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200211Reference
1929
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201336Reference
1930
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5000-5202 (GP-P)Reference
1931
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15000 (GP-O)Reference
1932
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15226 (GP-O)Reference
1933
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15387 (GP-O)Reference
1934
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15412 (GP-O)Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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10.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1294 kgReference
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.


