
Head to head · Utility
Ford 2610 vs John Deere 5042C

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John DeereModel B
John Deere 5042C
Utility
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
FordFord 2610
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5042C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 2610 higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)261042.5 hp
5042C42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
2610 is in the 37th percentile; 5042C is in the 36th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5042C higher · +4 ci (+2%)2610175 ci
5042C179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
2610 is in the 46th percentile; 5042C is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied26103
5042C3
Median Utility Tractor4
2610 is in the 23rd percentile; 5042C is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied26108
5042C8
Median Utility Tractor12
2610 is in the 23rd percentile; 5042C is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
2610 (A)5042C (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 2610 | 5042C | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | 3029D | — |
| Power Output | 42.5hp | 42hp | ▲ 2610+0.5 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 5042C+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 175ci | 179ci | ▲ 5042C+4 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ 5042C+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Collar Shift Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 127in | 115in | ▲ 2610+12 in · +10% |
| Width | 63.4in | 68.5in | ▲ 5042C+5.1 in · +8% |
| Height | 52.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,475lb | 3,814lb | ▲ 5042C+339 lb · +10% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | I | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 2610 | John Deere 5042C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 37th percentile (42.5 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 46th percentile (175 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 29th percentile (3,475 lb)B · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)
A · 2610B · 5042CMedian Utility Tractor