John DeereModel A
John Deere 2120
Row Crop
- power
- 68 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 2120 vs Massey Ferguson 590
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 590
Row Crop
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 2120
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 590
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 590 higher · +7 hp (+10%)212068 hp
59075 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
2120 is in the 11th percentile; 590 is in the 12th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 590 higher · +29 ci (+13%)2120219 ci
590248 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
2120 is in the 11th percentile; 590 is in the 16th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied21204
5904
Median Row Crop Tractor6
2120 is in the 17th percentile; 590 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 2120 higher · +8 (+100%)212016
5908
Median Row Crop Tractor16
2120 is in the 50th percentile; 590 is in the 16th · 1,200 models
2120 (A)590 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 2120 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 2120 | 590 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 2120 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | A4.248 | — |
| Power Output | 68hp | 75hp | ▲ 590+7 hp · +10% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 2120+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 219ci | 248ci | ▲ 590+29 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.9in | ▲ 2120+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5in | ▲ 590+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 2120 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type / Two-speed power shift | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 2120 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 142in | 153in | ▲ 590+11 in · +8% |
| Width | Not recorded | 79.9in | — |
| Height | 96.5in | 100in | ▲ 590+3.5 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 6,615lb | 6,660lb | ▲ 590+45 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 2120 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 2120 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live, Independent (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 2120 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,498lb | 4,895lb | ▲ 590+397 lb · +9% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 2120 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 2120 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 2120 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open / Cab (Optional) | Cab with heater or ROPS (option) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 11th percentile (68 hp)B · 12th percentile (75 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 11th percentile (219 ci)B · 16th percentile (248 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 14th percentile (6,615 lb)B · 14th percentile (6,660 lb)
A · 2120B · 590Median Row Crop Tractor