Compare/John Deere C vs John Deere LA

John Deere C vs John Deere LA

Verdict: John Deere C vs John Deere LA

The John Deere C and the John Deere LA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. John Deere LA is the newer design (1941 vs 1927). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

10 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

92Reference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

7.5 kWReference

7.8 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

9.6 kWReference

Displacement

5.1 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

146 x 152 mmReference

89 x 102 mmReference

Rated RPM

950Reference

1850Reference

Starter type

manualReference

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Fuel tank

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30.3 LReference

Plows

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1 (16-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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9.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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10.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Oil capacity

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2.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.5 LReference

Belt power (max)

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10.7 kWReference

Max power

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9.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

—

mechanical 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

13475Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

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transmission ((Optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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154 cmReference

Weight

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997 kgReference

Front tire

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5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

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8.00-24Reference

Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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8.00-24Reference

Length

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236 cmReference

Height

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152 cmReference

Shipping weight

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997 kgReference

Ground clearance

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52 cmReference

Rear tread

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96/109/121/137 cmReference

LA Serial Number Location

LA Serial Numbers

1941

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1001Reference

1942

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5361Reference

1943

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6029Reference

1944

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6159Reference

1945

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9732Reference

1946

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11529Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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17 cmReference

Width

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119 cmReference

RPM

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1770Reference

Speed

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949.45 meters/minReference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Test results

Max pull

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878 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.