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John Deere BO Lindeman vs John Deere MC

Verdict: John Deere BO Lindeman vs John Deere MC

The John Deere BO Lindeman and the John Deere MC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere MC leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. John Deere BO Lindeman is the lighter machine (2,004 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 1936). In short: choose the John Deere MC for outright pulling power, or the John Deere BO Lindeman 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 BO Lindeman Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere MC Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Larger engine, available in 1938 (S/N 329000).Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
29 (BR)Reference
10,509Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Variants
B
tricycle front axleReference
BR
fixed front axleReference
BO
OrchardReference
BN
narrow row-cropReference
BI
industrial tractorReference
BO Lindeman
crawlerReference
M
utilityReference
MT
row-cropReference
MC
crawlerReference
MI
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
51.1 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
12.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
13.8 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
3 (12-inch)Reference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 140 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Compression
4.71:1Reference
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
1150Reference
1650Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
7.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.381 mmReference
Drawbar (tested)
13.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
15.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Belt power (max)
15.8 kWReference
Max power
13.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
203.2mm mechanical dry discsReference
Oil type
SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
550Reference
Engine RPM
554@1150Reference
Hydraulic system
10.4 LReference
Capacity
10.4 LReference
Pressure
41.4 barReference
Valves
1Reference
Pump flow
16.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
2004 kgReference
1882 kgReference
Length
218 cmReference
259 cmReference
Height (hood)
128 cmReference
Ground clearance
22 cmReference
35 cmReference
Gauge
152 to 177 cmReference
91 to 116 cmReference
Height
162 cmReference
Shipping weight
1814 kgReference
BO Lindeman Serial Numbers
1936
325000Reference
1937
326655Reference
1938
328111Reference
1939
329000Reference
1940
330633Reference
1941
332039Reference
1942
332427Reference
1943
332780Reference
1944
333156Reference
1945
334219Reference
1946
335642Reference
1947
336746Reference
Location:
BR/BO serial numbers shown. Lindeman Crawlers did not have separate serial numbers.Reference
Serial number plate located on the lower part of dash.Reference
Final
337345Reference
20509Reference
Links
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
18 cmReference
Width
30 cmReference
170 cmReference
RPM
1150Reference
1575Reference
Speed
975.36 meters/minReference
944.88 meters/minReference
Fuel
34.1 LReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Charging system
Delco generatorReference
generatorReference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Charging amps
10Reference
John Deere BO Lindeman Tracks
MC Serial Numbers
1949
10001Reference
1950
11093Reference
1951
13374Reference
1952
15341Reference
John Deere MC Tracks
Length on ground
35 cmReference
Area on ground
0.2 m²Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1916 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.

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