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John Deere DI vs John Deere MI

Verdict: John Deere DI vs John Deere MI

The John Deere DI and the John Deere MI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere DI leads on rated power with 27 hp against 20 hp. John Deere MI is the lighter machine (1,360 kg vs 2,390 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere DI holds more fuel (94.6 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere MI is the newer design (1949 vs 1925). In short: choose the John Deere DI for outright pulling power, or the John Deere MI 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 DI Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere MI Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
20 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
The three-speed transmission was introduced in 1937.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
D
farm tractorReference
M
farm tractorReference
MT
tricycle-frontReference
MC
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
94.6 LReference
37.9 LReference
Aux. fuel
5.7 LReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Displacement
8.2 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
171 x 178 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Compression
3.91:1Reference
Rated RPM
900Reference
1650Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.559 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
gearReference
Dimensions
Weight
2390 kgReference
1360 kgReference
Ag front
7.50x18Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
12.75x28Reference
10.00x24Reference
Length
330 cmReference
279 cmReference
Width
168 cmReference
157 cmReference
Height
155 cmReference
148 cmReference
DI Serial Number Location
MI Serial Number Location
MI Serial Numbers
1950
10001 (model year)Reference
1951
10293Reference
1952
10685Reference
Final
11032Reference

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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