FarmallModel A
Farmall 240
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 123 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall 240 vs John Deere 420
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 420
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 113 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 5
FarmallFarmall 240
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 420
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Displacement
▲ 240 higher · +10 ci (+9%)240123 ci
420113 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
240 is in the 2nd percentile; 420 is in the 1st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 240 higher · +2 (+100%)2404
4202
Median Row Crop Tractor6
240 is in the 17th percentile; 420 is in the 1st · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 420 higher · +1 (+25%)2404
4205
Median Row Crop Tractor16
240 is in the 4th percentile; 420 is in the 7th · 1,200 models
Operating Weight
▲ 240 higher · +513 lb (+16%)2403,763 lb
4203,250 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
240 is in the 4th percentile; 420 is in the 3rd · 1,350 models
240 (A)420 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | John Deere | — |
| Model | 240 | 420 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | John Deere | — |
| Model | C-123 | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 1,850RPM | ▲ 240+150 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 | ▲ 240+2 · +100% |
| Displacement | 123ci | 113ci | ▲ 240+10 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 4.3in | ▲ 420+1.2 in · +39% |
| Stroke | 4in | 4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 115in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 55.5in | — |
| Height | 64in | 58.8in | ▲ 240+5.2 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 3,763lb | 3,250lb | ▲ 240+513 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IH Fast Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | 2.8gal | ▲ 240+1 gal · +36% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall 240 | John Deere 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 2nd percentile (123 ci)B · 1st percentile (113 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 1st percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 4th percentile (4)B · 7th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 4th percentile (3,763 lb)B · 3rd percentile (3,250 lb)
Height
median 114 inA · 4th percentile (64 in)B · 2nd percentile (58.8 in)
A · 240B · 420Median Row Crop Tractor