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John Deere GP vs John Deere LA
Verdict: John Deere GP vs John Deere LA
The John Deere GP 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 lighter machine (997 kg vs 1,632 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere GP holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 30.3 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LA is the newer design (1941 vs 1928). 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
10 hp
10 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
339 distillate 3-speed 2WDMay 4 - 15, 1931Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 190 fileReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
717 (GPO)Reference
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Variants
GPWT
wide-treadReference
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GPO
orchardReference
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GP-P
potatoReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
30.3 LReference
Aux. fuel
7.6 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
7.5 kWReference
7.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
9.6 kWReference
Plows
2 (14-inch)Reference
1 (16-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
14.1 kWReference
9.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
18.9 kWReference
10.7 kWReference
Displacement
5.6 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
152 x 152 mmReference
89 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
950Reference
1850Reference
Coolant capacity
34.1 LReference
9.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
18.9 kWReference
10.7 kWReference
Max power
14.1 kWReference
9.8 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
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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mechanical dry discReference
Dimensions
Weight
1632 kgReference
997 kgReference
Front tire
24x6Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
42.75x10Reference
8.00-24Reference
Ag front
6.00x16Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
10.00x32Reference
8.00-24Reference
Length
284 cmReference
236 cmReference
Height
140 cmReference
152 cmReference
Wheelbase
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154 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
GP Serial Number Location
GP Serial Numbers
1928
200211Reference
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1929
201336Reference
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1930
5000-5202 (GP-P)Reference
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1931
15000 (GP-O)Reference
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1932
15226 (GP-O)Reference
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1933
15387 (GP-O)Reference
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1934
15412 (GP-O)Reference
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1935
15589 (GP-O)Reference
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Final
15732 (GP-O)Reference
13475Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
10.2 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1294 kgReference
878 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
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transmission ((Optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
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
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.


