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John Deere LA Specs ( 1941-1946 )

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Production

Description 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.
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 1.3L 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank 8 gal (30.3 L)
Air cleaner oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm)
Coolant capacity 10 qts (9.5 L)
Description John Deere / gasoline / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 77 ci (1.3 L)
Firing order 1-2
Oil capacity 3 qts (2.8 L)
Rated RPM 1850
Starter volts 6
Belt (claimed) 12.93 hp (9.6 kW)
Belt (tested) 14.34 hp (10.7 kW)
Drawbar (claimed) 10.46 hp (7.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 13.10 hp (9.8 kW)
Plows 1 (16-inch)

Transmission

Clutch mechanical dry disc
Gears 3 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission type 3-speed unsynchronized gear
Type unsynchronized gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station with steel pan seat.
Description Manual steering
Drive type Two-wheel drive

PTO

Rear PTO transmission ((Optional)
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery volts 6
Ground positive

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance 20.5 inches (52 cm)
Height 60 inches (152 cm)
Length 93 inches (236 cm)
Rear tread 38/43/48/54 inches (96/109/121/137 cm)
Shipping weight 2200 lbs (997 kg)
Wheelbase 61 inches (154 cm)
Width 47 inches (119 cm)
Front tire 5.00-15
Rear tire 8.00-24
Weight 2200 lbs (997 kg)
Wheelbase 61 inches (154 cm)
Ag front 5.00-15
Ag rear 8.00-24

Belt Pulley

Diameter 6.75 inches (17 cm)
RPM 1770
Speed 3115 ft/min (949.45 meters/min)
Width 4.5 inches (11 cm)

LA Serial Number Location

Description Back of rear axle on right side.

LA Serial Numbers

1941 1001
1942 5361
1943 6029
1944 6159
1945 9732
1946 11529
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final 13475

Nebraska Tractor Test 373

Belt power (max) 14.34 hp (10.7 kW)
Description Gasoline 3-speed 2WDJune 20 - 28, 1941Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 373 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Max power 13.10 hp (9.8 kW)
Max pull 1,936 lbs (878 kg)

References

Description 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.