Head to head · Utility

Ford 5900 vs John Deere 2640

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FordModel A

Ford 5900

Utility

power
73 hp
displacement
256 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 5900 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 2640

Utility

power
70 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 2640 specs
FordFord 5900
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2640

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,0835,720

Engine Power

▲ 5900 higher · +3 hp (+4%)
590073 hp
264070 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5900 is in the 66th percentile; 2640 is in the 63rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2640 higher · +20 ci (+8%)
5900256 ci
2640276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5900 is in the 73rd percentile; 2640 is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
59004
26404
Median Utility Tractor4

5900 is in the 50th percentile; 2640 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2640 higher · +8 (+100%)
59008
264016
Median Utility Tractor12

5900 is in the 23rd percentile; 2640 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

5900 (A)2640 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere
Model59002640
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere
ModelNot recordedJohn Deere
Power Output73hp70hp5900+3 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,500RPM2640+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement256ci276ci2640+20 ci · +8%
Bore4.4in4.2in5900+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.2in5in2640+0.8 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
TypeSliding gearCollar shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
Length146in139in5900+7 in · +5%
Width76.9in69.3in5900+7.6 in · +11%
Height94in102in2640+8 in · +9%
Operating Weight5,760lb5,798lb2640+38 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed center
Steering TypePowerPower Assist

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent or live
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded
Hitch Capacity3,340lb2,405lb5900+935 lb · +39%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPower Assist
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential hydraulic wet disc

Electrical

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
Coolant3.4gal3gal5900+0.4 gal · +13%

Operator Station

SpecFord 5900John Deere 2640Difference
TypeTwo-post fixed ROPSOpen

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 66th percentile (73 hp)B · 63rd percentile (70 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 73rd percentile (256 ci)B · 81st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 54th percentile (5,760 lb)B · 55th percentile (5,798 lb)
A · 5900B · 2640Median Utility Tractor
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