Tractor · 1941Unverified
John Deere LA
John Deere LA — Two-Cylinder Letter Series · 10 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
10 hp
Max power
9.8 kW
Weight
997 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Moline, Illinois, USAReference
The John Deere model LA was a larger version of the model L. The LA featured a larger engine with increased RPMs.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station with steel pan seat.Reference
Engine
John Deere 1.3L 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank30.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)7.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)9.6 kWReference
Plows1 (16-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)9.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)10.7 kWReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Rated RPM1850Reference
Firing order1-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Oil capacity2.8 LReference
Coolant capacity9.5 LReference
Belt power (max)10.7 kWReference
Max power9.8 kWReference
Transmission
3-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchmechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTOtransmission ((Optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase154 cmReference
Weight997 kgReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire8.00-24Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear8.00-24Reference
Length236 cmReference
Width119 cmReference
Height152 cmReference
Shipping weight997 kgReference
Ground clearance52 cmReference
Rear tread96/109/121/137 cmReference
LA Serial Number Location
Back of rear axle on right side.Reference
LA Serial Numbers
19411001Reference
19425361Reference
19436029Reference
19446159Reference
19459732Reference
194611529Reference
Final13475Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter17 cmReference
Width11 cmReference
RPM1770Reference
Speed949.45 meters/minReference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
Gasoline 3-speed 2WDJune 20 - 28, 1941Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 373 fileReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull878 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.