john deere la
![]() | 1941 - 1946
Two-Cylinder Letter SeriesUtility tractor | 1941 - 1946 | Two-Cylinder Letter Series | Utility tractor |
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1941 - 1946 | ||||
Two-Cylinder Letter Series | ||||
Utility tractor | ||||
1941 - 1946 | |
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Two-Cylinder Letter Series | |
Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Moline, Illinois, USA | |
The John Deere model LA was a larger version of the model L. The LA featured a larger engine with increased RPMs. | |
John Deere LA Engine | |
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John Deere 1.3L 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere LA Transmission | |
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3-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere LA Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 10.46 hp
7.8 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 12.93 hp
9.6 kW |
Plows | 1 (16-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 13.10 hp
9.8 kW |
Belt (tested) | 14.34 hp
10.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station with steel pan seat. |
Photos | |
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John Deere LA photos... |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission ((Optional) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 61 inches
154 cm |
Weight | 2200 lbs
997 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 8.00-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
LA Serial Number Location | |
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Back of rear axle on right side. |
LA Serial Numbers | |
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1941 | 1001 |
1942 | 5361 |
1943 | 6029 |
1944 | 6159 |
1945 | 9732 |
1946 | 11529 |
Final | 13475 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 6.75 inches
17 cm |
Width | 4.5 inches
11 cm |
RPM | 1770 |
Speed | 3115 ft/min
949.45 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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The John Deere Styled "Letter" Series by J.R. Hobbs | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
General Catalog published in 1940, by John Deere | |
Models "L" and "LA" General-Purpose Tractors published in 1941, by John Deere | |
The New, More Powerful Model "LA" published in 1940, by John Deere | |
Instructions for Model LA Tractor (DIR-207) | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
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