John Deere A Specifications

Model Overview

What is the model of this tractor and its production period?

• Model: John Deere A
• Production Period: 1934 to 1952
• Model Year: Two-Cylinder Letter Series
• Usage: Row-Crop tractor

Production Details

Who manufactured this tractor and where was it built?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Location: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Total Built: 300,000 units

Variants

What are the different variants of the John Deere A tractor?

• A: Row-crop
• AR: Standard front axle
• AO: Orchard
• AOS: Narrow orchard
• AW: Adjustable wide-front
• AN: Single front wheel
• AWH: High-crop, adjustable wide-front
• ANH: High-crop, single-front wheel

Engine

What type of engine does this tractor have and what are its fuel capacities?

• Engine: John Deere 5.1L 2-cyl all fuel
• Fuel Tank: 14 gal (53.0 L)
• Auxiliary Fuel Tank: 1 gal (3.8 L)

Transmission

What type of transmission is used in the John Deere A?

• Type: 4-speed unsynchronized gear

Horsepower

What are the horsepower specifications for the John Deere A?

• Drawbar (claimed): 18 hp (13.4 kW)
• Belt (claimed): 24 hp (17.9 kW)
• Plows: 2 *14-inch
• Drawbar (tested): 18.72 hp (14.0 kW)
• PTO (tested): 23.63 hp (17.6 kW)
• Belt (tested): 24.71 hp (18.4 kW)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of this tractor?

• Drive: Two-wheel drive
• Steering: Manual
• Brakes: Differential mechanical expanding shoe
• Operator Station: Open with steel pan seat

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO features of the John Deere A?

• Rear PTO: Transmission
• Rear RPM: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the weight and tire dimensions of this tractor?

• Weight: 3783 lbs (1715 kg)
• Front tire: 24x4
• Rear tire: 50x6