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John Deere MC vs John Deere Unstyled D

Verdict: John Deere MC vs John Deere Unstyled D

The John Deere MC and the John Deere Unstyled D 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 15 hp. John Deere MC is the lighter machine (4,000 kg vs 4,090 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 1923). In short: choose the John Deere MC for outright pulling power, or the John Deere Unstyled D 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 MC Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere Unstyled D Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
15 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Three-speed transmission was introduced in 1935Reference
Total built
10,509Reference
160,000Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Variants
M
utilityReference
MT
row-cropReference
MC
crawlerReference
MI
industrialReference
Engine
Plows
3 (12-inch)Reference
3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
13.0 kWReference
22.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)
15.8 kWReference
31.0 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
8.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 102 mmReference
171 x 178 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
6:1Reference
3.91:1Reference
Rated RPM
1650Reference
900Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
53.0 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Oil capacity
7.1 LReference
12.3 LReference
Belt power (max)
15.8 kWReference
31.0 kWReference
Max power
13.0 kWReference
22.3 kWReference
Fuel tank
88.9 LReference
Aux. fuel
5.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE90Reference
Capacities
Fuel
34.1 LReference
Diameter
18 cmReference
33 cmReference
Width
170 cmReference
168 cmReference
RPM
1575Reference
900Reference
Speed
944.88 meters/minReference
951.59 meters/minReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
10.4 LReference
Capacity
10.4 LReference
Pressure
41.4 barReference
Valves
1Reference
Pump flow
16.1 lpmReference
Rear PTO Type
550Reference
525Reference
Rear PTO
optionalReference
Dimensions
Weight
1882 kgReference
2667 kgReference
Length
259 cmReference
330 cmReference
Height
162 cmReference
Shipping weight
1814 kgReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
Gauge
91 to 116 cmReference
Front tire
28x5Reference
Rear tire
46x12Reference
Ag front
7.50x18Reference
Ag rear
12.75x28Reference
MC Serial Numbers
1949
10001Reference
1950
11093Reference
1951
13374Reference
1952
15341Reference
Location:
Serial number plate located on the lower part of dash.Reference
Final
20509Reference
143799Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging amps
10Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
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
16.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
1916 kgReference
1831 kgReference
D Serial Number Location
D Serial Numbers
1924
30401 (model years)Reference
1925
31280Reference
1926
35309Reference
1927
43410Reference
1928
53388Reference
1929
71645Reference
1930
95367Reference
1931
109944Reference
1932
115509Reference
1933
115665Reference
1934
116273Reference
1935
119100Reference
1936
125079Reference
1937
130700Reference
1938
138413Reference
1939
142300Reference
Questions
John Deere D Height
Hood
155 cmReference

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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