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John Deere C vs John Deere L
Verdict: John Deere C vs John Deere L
The John Deere C and the John Deere L are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere C leads on rated power with 10 hp against 7 hp. John Deere L is the newer design (1937 vs 1927). In short: choose the John Deere C for outright pulling power, or the John Deere L 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
10 hp
7 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
92Reference
13,365Reference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
7.5 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
6.9 kWReference
Displacement
5.1 LReference
0.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
146 x 152 mmReference
76 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
950Reference
1550Reference
Starter type
manualReference
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Fuel tank
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22.7 LReference
Plows
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1 (12-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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6.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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7.8 kWReference
Firing order
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1-2Reference
Coolant capacity
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9.5 LReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Belt power (max)
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7.8 kWReference
Max power
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6.8 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
C Serial Numbers
1927
200001 (pre-production)Reference
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1928
200111Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the transmission housing, below the gear shift lever.Reference
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Final
200202Reference
642038Reference
Variants
L
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farm tractorReference
LI
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industrial tractorReference
Dimensions
Weight
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687 kgReference
Front tire
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4.00-15Reference
Rear tire
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6.00-22Reference
Ag front
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4.00-15Reference
Ag rear
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6.00-22Reference
Length
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231 cmReference
Width
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124 cmReference
Height
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144 cmReference
L Serial Number Location
L Serial Numbers
1937
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621000Reference
1938
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621079Reference
1939
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626265Reference
1940
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630160Reference
1941
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634191Reference
1942
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640000Reference
1943
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640738Reference
1944
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641038Reference
1945
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641538Reference
1946
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641958Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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4.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
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560 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.


