Head to head · Sub-Compact

AGCO ST40 vs John Deere 5042C

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AGCOModel A

AGCO ST40

Sub-Compact

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full ST40 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5042C

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5042C specs
AGCOAGCO ST40
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John DeereJohn Deere 5042C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ 5042C higher · +1.9 hp (+5%)
ST4040.1 hp
5042C42 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

ST40 is in the 77th percentile; 5042C is in the 80th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5042C higher · +87.6 ci (+96%)
ST4091.4 ci
5042C179 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; 5042C is in the 92nd · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
ST403
5042C3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; 5042C is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ ST40 higher · +8 (+100%)
ST4016
5042C8
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

ST40 is in the 89th percentile; 5042C is in the 40th · 616 models

ST40 (A)5042C (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
ManufacturerAGCOJohn Deere—
ModelST405042C—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
ManufacturerIsekiJohn Deere—
ModelE3CD3029D—
Power Output40.1hp42hp▲ 5042C+1.9 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,100RPM▲ ST40+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci179ci▲ 5042C+87.6 ci · +96%
Bore3.4in4.2in▲ 5042C+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke3.3in4.3in▲ 5042C+1 in · +30%

Transmission

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
TypeMultiple options available (synchronized shuttle, power shuttle, hydrostatic)Collar Shift Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
Length122in115in▲ ST40+7 in · +6%
Width60.2in68.5in▲ 5042C+8.3 in · +14%
Height94.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,323lb3,814lb▲ 5042C+491 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
TypeRear PTO: 540, Mid PTO: SAE 15 1.0Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
Rear Tire Size13.6-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
Hitch TypeRearThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
Chassis Type4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
Coolant1.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO ST40John Deere 5042CDifference
TypeROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 77th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 80th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 50th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 92nd percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 89th percentile (16)B · 40th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 63rd percentile (3,323 lb)B · 74th percentile (3,814 lb)
A · ST40B · 5042CMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO ST40Full spec pageJohn Deere 5042C