Comparing John Deere 5042D vs John Deere 840

This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the John Deere 5042D and the John Deere 840. The specifications are categorized into four main sections: Engine, Transmission, Dimensions, and Miscellaneous. By comparing these two tractors side by side, you can easily identify the similarities and differences between them and determine which one best suits your needs.

John Deere 5042D
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Engine
Engine - Manufacturer John Deere John Deere
Engine - Model 3029D -
Engine - Cooling Type Liquid-cooled Liquid-cooled
Engine - Cylinder Orientation - -
Engine - Valve Configuration - -
Engine - Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Engine - Induction Type - -
Engine - Cylinders 3 3
Engine - Displacement (ci) 179 179
Engine - Bore (in) 4.19 4.19
Engine - Stroke (in) - -
Engine - Rated RPM 2300 2400
Engine - Power Output (hp) 42 37.5
Transmission
Transmission - Type Collar Shift Gear Collar shift and two-speed power shift
Transmission - Forward Gears 8 16 (The existence of 8-speed and two-speed power shift suggests an upgrade or option, leading to 16 forward gears when combined)
Transmission - Reverse Gears - -
Transmission - Total Gears - -
Dimensions
Length (in) 131.3 138
Width (in) 69.9 65.4
Height (in) 87 (to exhaust) 103.1 (Tallest point which is exhaust)
Operating Weight (lb) 3990 5004
Miscellaneous
Chassis 4x2 2WD 4x2 2WD
Drive Type 2WD 2WD
Steering Type Power Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts) - 11.1
Front Tire Diameter (in) - -
Front Tire Width (in) 6 Unknown (However, "6.50-16" suggests a width of 6.5 inches)
Rear Tire Diameter (in) - Unknown (However, standard tire sizes imply a diameter, typical diameters for a 12.4-32 or 9.5-36 tire could be assumed but are not provided)
Rear Tire Width (in) 12.4 Unknown (However, "12.4-32" and "9.5-36" suggest widths of 12.4 and 9.5 inches respectively)
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in) - Unknown (Not explicitly detailed, though "16" from "6.50-16" and "32","36" from "12.4-32","9.5-36" suggest 16, 32, and 36 inches respectively)
Tire Type Agricultural Ag (Agricultural)
Manufacture - End Year - -
Hitch Type Category II Three-Point Hitch Unknown (Rear Type II/I refers to the hitch category but not the type)
Hitch Category - -
Hitch Position Rear Rear (Generally, the classification such as II/I indicates rear hitch)
Hitch Capacity (lb) - -
Operator Station Type Open Unknown (ROPS height is provided which implies at least a ROPS station)
Starter Type Electric Electric (deduced from engine starter volts detail)
PTO Type - -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm) - -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm) - -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm) - -
Brake Type - -
Hydraulic System Type Open Center Closed center