John Deere LA

1941–194614 HPgasolinefarm
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
19
Found
Known Issues
46
7 high severity
Auction Records
47
Avg €68,149
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power14 HP
Engine (kW)10 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionunsynchronized gear
Categoryfarm
Production Years1941–1946
Variants2 found

Safety Recalls

19 found
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves John Deere lawn tractors, models X380 and X390. The tractors are green and yellow. John Deere and the model are printed on the side. The serial number is located on the frame on the front right side of the machine near the engine. Recalled serial number ranges are as follows: Model Serial Number Range X380 - No deck 1M0X380DXNM130065 through 1M0X380DXNM130068 X380 - 48 in. deck 1M0X380AXNM132496 through 1M0X380AXNM132575 X380 - 54 in. deck 1M0X380BXNM131269, 1M0X380BXNM131261, 1M0X380BXNM131277 through 1M0X380BXNM131302, 1M0X380BXNM131306 through 1M0X380BXNM131310 and 1M0X380BXNM131312, 1M0X390AXNM131261 through 1M0X390AXNM131295 and 1M0X390AXNM131298 through 1M0X390AXNM131300

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John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall involves John Deere lawn tractors, models X380 and X390. The tractors are green and yellow. John Deere and the model are printed on the side. The serial number is located on the frame on the front right side of the machine near the engine. Recalled serial number ranges are as follows: Model Serial Number Range X380 - No deck 1M0X380DXNM130065 through 1M0X380DXNM130068 X380 - 48 in. deck 1M0X380AXNM132496 through 1M0X380AXNM132575 X380 - 54 in. deck 1M0X380BXNM131269, 1M0X380BXNM131261, 1M0X380BXNM131277 through 1M0X380BXNM131302, 1M0X380BXNM131306 through 1M0X380BXNM131310 and 1M0X380BXNM131312, 1M0X390AXNM131261 through 1M0X390AXNM131295 and 1M0X390AXNM131298 through 1M0X390AXNM131300

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John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors and Service Part Transmissions Due To Crash Hazard

This recall involves John Deere model D105 lawn tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1GXD105, and service transmissions sold by John Deere authorized dealers for use in the D105 lawn tractor. John Deere and the model number are printed on the side of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the rear frame of the machine above the left rear tire. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/D105-Transmission-Recall. If the lawn tractor serial number is not on the firm's website and the transmission had been replaced from March 2016 through August 2017, consumers should contact their John Deere service dealer to check if the recall applies to their replacement service transmission.

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John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors and Service Part Transmissions Due To Crash Hazard

This recall involves John Deere model D105 lawn tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1GXD105, and service transmissions sold by John Deere authorized dealers for use in the D105 lawn tractor. John Deere and the model number are printed on the side of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the rear frame of the machine above the left rear tire. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/D105-Transmission-Recall. If the lawn tractor serial number is not on the firm's website and the transmission had been replaced from March 2016 through August 2017, consumers should contact their John Deere service dealer to check if the recall applies to their replacement service transmission.

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John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm's website. The lawn and garden tractors have "John Deere" printed on the side and are green and yellow with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the right side, below the foot rest.

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Known Issues

46 reported
7 high30 low9 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
Steering gears repeatedly fail and strip
high

Steering gears have failed multiple times (4 times total across reviews). User reports steering gears stripped despite being steel, with failure occurring after minimal use (2 mowings after first repair, then recurring seasonally). Occurs on level terrain with light use.

hydraulics
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
Steering gear and sector failure
high

Steering gear and sector require replacement every year after 6 years of ownership, indicating premature wear or design defect.

hydraulics
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Market Value

Average
€68,149
Median
€49,713
Range:€300 €187,500
Avg Hours:3,455 hrs
Records:47 sales
Recent Sales
1996 · Ritchie Bros€55,200
540 hours
1944 · Bring a Trailer€5,152
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 3,455 hrs6,000
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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