Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1840 vs Massey Ferguson 271XE

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 1840

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 1840 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 271XE

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 271XE specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1840
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 271XE

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1840 higher · +3 ci (+1%)
1840239 ci
271XE236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1840 is in the 66th percentile; 271XE is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
18404
271XE4
Median Utility Tractor4

1840 is in the 50th percentile; 271XE is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1840 higher · +8 (+100%)
184016
271XE8
Median Utility Tractor12

1840 is in the 73rd percentile; 271XE is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 271XE higher · +124 lb (+2%)
18405,476 lb
271XE5,600 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1840 is in the 51st percentile; 271XE is in the 52nd · 5,107 models

1840 (A)271XE (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1840Massey Ferguson 271XEDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model1840271XE—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1840Massey Ferguson 271XEDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
Rated RPM2,500RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement239ci236ci▲ 1840+3 ci · +1%
Bore4.2inNot recorded—
Stroke4.3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1840Massey Ferguson 271XEDifference
TypePartially synchronized gearManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1840Massey Ferguson 271XEDifference
Length147inNot recorded—
Height62inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,476lb5,600lb▲ 271XE+124 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1840Massey Ferguson 271XEDifference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1840Massey Ferguson 271XEDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory II—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1840Massey Ferguson 271XEDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1840Massey Ferguson 271XEDifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 66th percentile (239 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,476 lb)B · 52nd percentile (5,600 lb)
A · 1840B · 271XEMedian Utility Tractor
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