John Deere LA vs Shibaura SP1440
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere LA and the Shibaura SP1440 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
- The Shibaura SP1440 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1941 for the John Deere LA.
- The John Deere LA is heavier: 997 kg versus 494 kg for the Shibaura SP1440.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere LA | Shibaura SP1440 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1941–1946 | 1985–1995 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 0.9 L |
| Weight | 997 kg | 494 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 9 / 3 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 236 cm | 215 cm |