Head to head · Utility

Branson 4220 vs John Deere 5042C

Branson 4220 Tractor
BransonModel A

Branson 4220

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
127 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4220 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
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
422042 hp
5042C42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4220 is in the 36th percentile; 5042C is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5042C higher · +52 ci (+41%)
4220127 ci
5042C179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4220 is in the 30th percentile; 5042C is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4220 higher · +1 (+33%)
42204
5042C3
Median Utility Tractor4

4220 is in the 50th percentile; 5042C is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4220 higher · +4 (+50%)
422012
5042C8
Median Utility Tractor12

4220 is in the 50th percentile; 5042C is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

4220 (A)5042C (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBranson 4220John Deere 5042CDifference
ManufacturerBransonJohn Deere—
Model42205042C—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBranson 4220John Deere 5042CDifference
ManufacturerKukjeJohn Deere—
ModelA2000N23029D—
Power Output42hp42hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,100RPM▲ 4220+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders43▲ 4220+1 · +33%
Displacement127ci179ci▲ 5042C+52 ci · +41%
Bore3.3in4.2in▲ 5042C+0.9 in · +27%
Stroke3.7in4.3in▲ 5042C+0.6 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecBranson 4220John Deere 5042CDifference
TypeSynchromeshCollar Shift Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBranson 4220John Deere 5042CDifference
Length127in115in▲ 4220+12 in · +10%
Width61in68.5in▲ 5042C+7.5 in · +12%
Height88inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,795lb3,814lb▲ 5042C+19 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecBranson 4220John Deere 5042CDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBranson 4220John Deere 5042CDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecBranson 4220John Deere 5042CDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Electrical

SpecBranson 4220John Deere 5042CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBranson 4220John Deere 5042CDifference
Coolant2.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBranson 4220John Deere 5042CDifference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 36th percentile (42 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 30th percentile (127 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 33rd percentile (3,795 lb)B · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)
A · 4220B · 5042CMedian Utility Tractor
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