Head to head · Sub-Compact

Dongfeng DF-500 vs Volvo T42

Dongfeng DF-500 Tractor
DongfengModel A

Dongfeng DF-500

Sub-Compact

power
55 hp
displacement
264 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full DF-500 specs
Volvo T42 Tractor
VolvoModel B

Volvo T42

Lawn and Garden

power
48 hp
displacement
273 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full T42 specs
DongfengDongfeng DF-500
vs
VolvoVolvo T42

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

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Engine Power

▲ DF-500 higher · +7 hp (+15%)
DF-50055 hp
T4248 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

DF-500 is in the 94th percentile; T42 is in the 87th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ T42 higher · +9 ci (+3%)
DF-500264 ci
T42273 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

DF-500 is in the 99th percentile; T42 is in the 99th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DF-5004
T424
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

DF-500 is in the 90th percentile; T42 is in the 90th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ DF-500 higher · +7 (+140%)
DF-50012
T425
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

DF-500 is in the 73rd percentile; T42 is in the 4th · 616 models

DF-500 (A)T42 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDongfeng DF-500Volvo T42Difference
ManufacturerDongfengVolvo
ModelDF-500T42
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden

Engine

SpecDongfeng DF-500Volvo T42Difference
ManufacturerDongfengVolvo
ModelLR4105TNot recorded
Power Output55hp48hpDF-500+7 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,300RPMNot recorded
Cylinders44Same
Displacement264ci273ciT42+9 ci · +3%
Bore4.1inNot recorded
Stroke4.9inNot recorded

Transmission

SpecDongfeng DF-500Volvo T42Difference
TypeNot recordedManual

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDongfeng DF-500Volvo T42Difference
Length153inNot recorded
Width72inNot recorded
Height96.1inNot recorded
WheelbaseNot recorded70.9in
Operating Weight4,895lb5,402lbT42+507 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecDongfeng DF-500Volvo T42Difference
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecDongfeng DF-500Volvo T42Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type IINot recorded
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecDongfeng DF-500Volvo T42Difference
Chassis Type4x2Not recorded
Drive Type2WDNot recorded
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 94th percentile (55 hp)B · 87th percentile (48 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 99th percentile (264 ci)B · 99th percentile (273 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 90th percentile (4)B · 90th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 73rd percentile (12)B · 4th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 91st percentile (4,895 lb)B · 94th percentile (5,402 lb)
A · DF-500B · T42Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageDongfeng DF-500Full spec pageVolvo T42