John Deere Model-LA vs Primus P-14
4 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1940–1946; 1949–1950). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
4 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Model-LA | P-14 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 14.3 hp | 13.8 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | MWM KD 215 E | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 1.18 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 41 lb·ft · 56 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 9.3 mph · 15 km/h | 9.3 mph · 15 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry single plate Thelander clutch | Mechanically operated dry single-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 546 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 2,524 lb · 1,145 kg | 2,756 lb · 1,250 kg | +9% P-14 |
| Wheelbase declared | — | 57.1 in · 1,450 mm | — |
| Length declared | 93.0 in · 2,362 mm | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm | — |
| Width declared | 47.0 in · 1,194 mm | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm | +38% P-14 |
| Height declared | 60.0 in · 1,524 mm | 59.1 in · 1,500 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 20.2 in · 512 mm | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 32.0 qt · 30.3 L | — | — |
John Deere Model-LA sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell-LA”
Primus P-14 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Primus P14”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “HELA D 14 S (Vorserie)”