Head to head · Utility

Ford 8240 vs John Deere 5101E

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FordModel A

Ford 8240

Utility

power
101 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 8240 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5101E

Utility

power
101 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 5101E specs
FordFord 8240
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5101E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8240101 hp
5101E101 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8240 is in the 84th percentile; 5101E is in the 84th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8240 higher · +180 ci (+65%)
8240456 ci
5101E276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8240 is in the 93rd percentile; 5101E is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 8240 higher · +2 (+50%)
82406
5101E4
Median Utility Tractor4

8240 is in the 93rd percentile; 5101E is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5101E higher · +4 (+50%)
82408
5101E12
Median Utility Tractor12

8240 is in the 23rd percentile; 5101E is in the 50th · 4,941 models

8240 (A)5101E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
Model82405101E—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
ManufacturerFord New HollandJohn Deere—
ModelGenesisPowerTech 4045—
Power Output101hp101hpSame
Rated RPM2,069RPM2,400RPM▲ 5101E+331 RPM · +16%
Cylinders64▲ 8240+2 · +50%
Displacement456ci276ci▲ 8240+180 ci · +65%
Bore4.4in4.2in▲ 8240+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
TypeSynchroShiftPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
Length176in148in▲ 8240+28 in · +19%
Width83in64.6in▲ 8240+18.4 in · +28%
HeightNot recorded98.8in—
Operating Weight8,684lb7,320lb▲ 8240+1,364 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
System TypeGear pumpOpen center—
Pump Flow Capacity16.3gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,030psiNot recorded—
Steering TypePower steeringHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with mechanical clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
Front Tire Size14.9R28Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity6,250lb3,220lb▲ 8240+3,030 lb · +94%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recordedMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypePower steeringHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc, hydraulically actuatedIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
Coolant5.3gal3gal▲ 8240+2.3 gal · +77%

Operator Station

SpecFord 8240John Deere 5101EDifference
TypeCabCab with heat and air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 84th percentile (101 hp)B · 84th percentile (101 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 93rd percentile (456 ci)B · 81st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 80th percentile (8,684 lb)B · 70th percentile (7,320 lb)
A · 8240B · 5101EMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFord 8240Full spec pageJohn Deere 5101E