John Deere Model-LA vs ZETOR Z-15
8 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; 1947–1948). 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
8 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Model-LA | Z-15 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 14.3 hp | 15 hp | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 9.3 mph · 15 km/h | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | +33% Z-15 |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry single plate Thelander clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 546 rpm | 535 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 2,524 lb · 1,145 kg | 3,084 lb · 1,399 kg | +22% Z-15 |
| Wheelbase declared | — | 61.4 in · 1,560 mm | — |
| Length declared | 93.0 in · 2,362 mm | 106.3 in · 2,700 mm | +14% Z-15 |
| Width declared | 47.0 in · 1,194 mm | 61.8 in · 1,570 mm | +31% Z-15 |
| Height declared | 60.0 in · 1,524 mm | 61.0 in · 1,550 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 20.2 in · 512 mm | 12.6 in · 320 mm | +60% Model-LA |
| Fuel tank declared | 32.0 qt · 30.3 L | 34.9 qt · 33.0 L | +9% Z-15 |
John Deere Model-LA sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell-LA”
ZETOR Z-15 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 15”