Compare/John Deere MT vs Stihl 381

John Deere MT vs Stihl 381

Verdict: John Deere MT vs Stihl 381

The John Deere MT and the Stihl 381 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Stihl 381 is the lighter machine (815 kg vs 1,443 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Stihl 381 is the newer design (1959 vs 1949). 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

Stihl

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

14 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

StihlReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

air-cooledReference

Total built

30,472Reference

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Original price

$1,200Reference

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Steering

manualReference

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Variants

utilityReference

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row-cropReference

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crawlerReference

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industrialReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

34.1 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

10.5 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

13.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

13.6 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

15.5 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 102 mmReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1650Reference

2000Reference

Firing order

1-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.559 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

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Belt power (max)

15.5 kWReference

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Max power

13.6 kWReference

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Engine

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10.4 kWReference

Power

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10.4 kWReference

Transmission

John DeereReference

HurthReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Pressure

48.3 barReference

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Total flow

16.1 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

550Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

1443 kgReference

815 kgReference

Front tire

5.00x15Reference

4.50-16Reference

Rear tire

9-34Reference

7.00-30Reference

Ag front

5.00x15Reference

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Ag rear

9-34Reference

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Length

318 cmReference

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Height

149 cmReference

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Operating weight

1443 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

1782 kgReference

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Rear tread

121 to 243 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.50-16. Rear: 7.00-30Reference

MT Serial Number Location

MT Serial Numbers

1949

10001Reference

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1950

14728Reference

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1951

25273Reference

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1952

32813Reference

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Links

Capacities

Diameter

18 cmReference

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Width

227 cmReference

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RPM

1575Reference

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Speed

911.35 meters/minReference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

7.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1081 kgReference

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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.