John Deere 5042D

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 5042D is a utility tractor built for farm work. It has a 2WD drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor uses a simple collar shift gear transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears. This gives farmers good control over their speed when working in fields.

Under the hood, the 5042D has a John Deere 3029D engine. This diesel engine has 3 cylinders and is naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. It produces 42 horsepower, which is about average for tractors of its size. The engine size and power are good for general farm tasks. The tractor weighs 3,990 pounds and has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools. It also has an open operator station, so farmers can easily get on and off while working.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 42 hp (31.3 kW)

Transmission: Collar Shift Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3990 lb (1810 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 5042D vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 5042D is Average. It is greater than 40% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 5042D is Average. It is greater than 40% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 5042D is Average. It is greater than 52% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 5042D is Average. It is greater than 42% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors