Head to head · Utility

Dongfeng DF-550 vs Volvo T42

Dongfeng DF-550 Tractor
DongfengModel A

Dongfeng DF-550

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
264 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full DF-550 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-550
vs
VolvoVolvo T42

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ DF-550 higher · +7 hp (+15%)
DF-55055 hp
T4248 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

DF-550 is in the 50th percentile; T42 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ T42 higher · +9 ci (+3%)
DF-550264 ci
T42273 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

DF-550 is in the 74th percentile; T42 is in the 78th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DF-5504
T424
Median Utility Tractor4

DF-550 is in the 50th percentile; T42 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ DF-550 higher · +7 (+140%)
DF-55012
T425
Median Utility Tractor12

DF-550 is in the 50th percentile; T42 is in the 6th · 4,941 models

DF-550 (A)T42 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDongfeng DF-550Volvo T42Difference
ManufacturerDongfengVolvo—
ModelDF-550T42—
CategoryUtilityLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecDongfeng DF-550Volvo T42Difference
ManufacturerNot recordedVolvo—
ModelLR4105TNot recorded—
Power Output55hp48hp▲ DF-550+7 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,300RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement264ci273ci▲ T42+9 ci · +3%
Bore4.1inNot recorded—
Stroke4.9inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecDongfeng DF-550Volvo T42Difference
Type12-speedManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDongfeng DF-550Volvo T42Difference
Length153inNot recorded—
Width72inNot recorded—
Height96.1inNot recorded—
WheelbaseNot recorded70.9in—
Operating Weight4,895lb5,402lb▲ T42+507 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecDongfeng DF-550Volvo T42Difference
Steering TypeHydraulic powerNot recorded—

Tread Width

SpecDongfeng DF-550Volvo T42Difference
Front Tread Width6inNot recorded—
Rear Tread13.6inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDongfeng DF-550Volvo T42Difference
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDongfeng DF-550Volvo T42Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydraulic powerNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 74th percentile (264 ci)B · 78th percentile (273 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 6th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,895 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,402 lb)
A · DF-550B · T42Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDongfeng DF-550Full spec pageVolvo T42