John Deere Genuine Air Filters

Good filtration reduces wear on a machine and increases performance. All machinery designs incorporate oil, air and fuel filtration systems to help protect and prevent unwanted wear and damages.

If a filter was to fail, the downtime and repairs can be expensive. The correct air filter maintenance is an investment in ensuring that a machine’s up-time and lifespan is at its maximum.

Let’s take a look at the difference between purpose made John Deere filters and competitive products.

Air Filters

John Deere air filters are another high-quality line of defense against possible engine contaminants. They reduce engine wear by removing dust, dirt and other pollutants from intake air. They are highly efficient when it comes to trapping unwanted particles and prolonging engine life.

The image below compares a John Deere OEM filter (left) against a competitor (right). Notice the difference in the construction and media spacing that can be seen by the light passing through the filters from the inside. Uneven media spacing could result in engine intake restrictions, which directly effect engine performance and economy.

Axial Seal Design

The seal on the axial air filter is essential in keeping the unwanted contaminants and particles out of the engine. An analysis was performed on a John Deere filter and compared to three other competitor filters which were cross referenced. The details of the results are below, in the corresponding picture it can be seen that the quality is lacking in competitor’s products.

Large Seamless Seal

Large Seal Poor Seam

Large Seal Good Seam

Flimsy Seal

John Deere

Competitor A

Competitor B

Competitor C

Robust seal with large sealing area to minimise possible leak paths.
Two stage inner and outer seal with seamless design further insures excellent sealing properties.

Large sealing area to decrease possible leak paths.
Poor joining seam interface increases possible leak paths.

Large sealing area to decrease possible leak paths.
Good joining seam interface decreases possible leak paths.

Flimsy seal with small sealing area increases possible leak paths.

Panel Filter Pleats

Panel filters are used for many John Deere engines and the after-market options for the cross-reference does not always mean it is the same quality. The three examples below show the John Deere filter on the left is far superior than its competitors.

Constant Dimples

No Dimples