John Deere A

1934–195226 HPgasolinefarm
A+
Excellent
Score: 95.0/100
Recalls
117
Found
Known Issues
1298
65 high severity
Auction Records
588
Avg €89,655
Reliability
A+
95/100

Specifications

Engine Power26 HP
Engine (kW)19 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionunsynchronized gear
Categoryfarm
Production Years1934–1952
Variants4 found

Safety Recalls

117 found
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Crash Hazard

This recall involves 1023E, 1025R and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors with the model number and "John Deere" printed on the hood. The recalled tractors are green and yellow, and were sold with both opened and closed operator stations. The serial numbers of tractors included in this recall can be found at www.deere.com. Click on "Parts & Service" and scroll to "Recall" or go to www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/. The serial number is located on the frame, on the front right side of the tractor, near the engine.

US
John Deere Recalls XUV590 Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Gator utility vehicles with model number XUV590E, XUV590M, or XUV590M S4 printed on the hood. "John Deere" and "Gator" are also printed on the cargo box. The recalled utility vehicles have side-by-side seating for two or four people and were sold in green and yellow, olive & black, or TrueTimber® Kanati® Camo colors. The serial number is located on the vehicle frame to the right of the rear hitch receiver, and the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Recalled Serial Numbers 1M0590EA+PM060098 through PM060266 1M0590ED+PM060005 through PM060027 1M0590MA+PM060654 through PM061746 1M0590MA+PM061746 1M0590MD+PM060005 through PM060017 1M0590MB+PM060225 through PM060631 1M0590ME+PM060009 through PM060015

US
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Known Issues

1298 reported
65 high1167 low66 medium
PTO shift level cable broke
medium

PTO shift level cable failure on LA100 tractor, resulting in inability to engage or disengage the PTO system.

ptoReported 2x
Engine will not start after maintenance
high

Lawn tractor fails to start after multiple repair attempts including head gasket replacement, carburetor replacement, new battery, and filter changes. White smoke observed during operation and starting attempts.

engine
Safety recall with 'do not use' directive since October 2024
high

Tractor under recall since October 2024 with 'do not use' safety directive. Customer unable to use machine and reported parts unavailability and waiting lists for repairs. Warranty had expired prior to recall issuance.

structural
Starter produces single loud click instead of cranking
high

When turning ignition to start, produces one loud click rather than rapid series of clicks. Starter tested good at parts house. New battery installed. Flywheel not locked up. Issue persists after starter and solenoid replacement.

electronics
Engine failure with hole in block
high

Engine failed after approximately 33 months of use, resulting in a gaping hole in the side where the starter attaches. Required complete engine replacement. User reports regular oil changes were performed.

engine
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Market Value

Average
€89,655
Median
€70,713
Range:€80 €644,000
Avg Hours:5,308 hrs
Records:588 sales
Recent Sales
1992 · Ritchie Bros€73,600
1,404 hours
2008 · Ritchie Bros€64,400
2,503 hours
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 5,308 hrs6,000
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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