John DeereModel A
John Deere 1040
Utility
- power
- 53.6 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 1040 vs Steyr 955
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John DeereJohn Deere 1040
vs
SteyrSteyr 955
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 955 higher · +1.4 hp (+3%)104053.6 hp
95555 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1040 is in the 48th percentile; 955 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 955 higher · +11 ci (+6%)1040179 ci
955190 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1040 is in the 48th percentile; 955 is in the 51st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied10403
9553
Median Utility Tractor4
1040 is in the 23rd percentile; 955 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied104016
95516
Median Utility Tractor12
1040 is in the 73rd percentile; 955 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
1040 (A)955 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 1040 | Steyr 955 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Steyr | — |
| Model | 1040 | 955 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 1040 | Steyr 955 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Steyr | — |
| Model | Not recorded | WD301 | — |
| Power Output | 53.6hp | 55hp | ▲ 955+1.4 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 1040+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 190ci | ▲ 955+11 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.1in | ▲ 1040+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.7in | ▲ 955+0.4 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 1040 | Steyr 955 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift | Synchro | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 1040 | Steyr 955 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 138in | 147in | ▲ 955+9 in · +7% |
| Width | 71.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 96.1in | 96.1in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 6,107lb | 6,196lb | ▲ 955+89 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 1040 | Steyr 955 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 1040 | Steyr 955 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II/I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 1040 | Steyr 955 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 1040 | Steyr 955 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 1040 | Steyr 955 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4.1gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 48th percentile (53.6 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 51st percentile (190 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 58th percentile (6,107 lb)B · 59th percentile (6,196 lb)
A · 1040B · 955Median Utility Tractor