John Deere Model-LA vs Primus P-14

4 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

John Deere Model-LA

1940–1946

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

Primus P-14

1949–1950

No measured PTO figure

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

John Deere Model-LA and Primus P-14, field by field
FieldModel-LAP-14Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed14.3 hp13.8 hp
Engine declaredMWM KD 215 E
Displacement declared1.18 L
Maximum torque declared41 lb·ft · 56 N·m
Transmission
Top speed declared9.3 mph · 15 km/h9.3 mph · 15 km/h
Clutch declaredPedal operated dry single plate Thelander clutchMechanically operated dry single-plate clutchdiffers
Hydraulics & hitch
Rear PTO speeds declared546 rpm540 rpmdiffers
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared2,524 lb · 1,145 kg2,756 lb · 1,250 kg+9% P-14
Wheelbase declared57.1 in · 1,450 mm
Length declared93.0 in · 2,362 mm94.5 in · 2,400 mm
Width declared47.0 in · 1,194 mm65.0 in · 1,650 mm+38% P-14
Height declared60.0 in · 1,524 mm59.1 in · 1,500 mm
Ground clearance declared20.2 in · 512 mm
Fuel tank declared32.0 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)”