Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2240 (1976-1979) vs John Deere 5045E (2015-)

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John Deere 5045E (2015-)

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5045E (2015-) specs
John DeereJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5045E (2015-)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
2240 (1976-1979)50 hp
5045E (2015-)50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2240 (1976-1979) is in the 45th percentile; 5045E (2015-) is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
2240 (1976-1979)179 ci
5045E (2015-)179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2240 (1976-1979) is in the 48th percentile; 5045E (2015-) is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2240 (1976-1979)3
5045E (2015-)3
Median Utility Tractor4

2240 (1976-1979) is in the 23rd percentile; 5045E (2015-) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2240 (1976-1979) higher · +7 (+78%)
2240 (1976-1979)16
5045E (2015-)9
Median Utility Tractor12

2240 (1976-1979) is in the 73rd percentile; 5045E (2015-) is in the 35th · 4,941 models

2240 (1976-1979) (A)5045E (2015-) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model2240 (1976-1979)5045E (2015-)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model3179DLPowerTech 3029T—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,400RPM▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci179ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
TypeTwo-speed power shiftPartially synchronized with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
Length135in138in▲ 5045E (2015-)+3 in · +2%
Width63in57.1in▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+5.9 in · +10%
Height78in96.5in▲ 5045E (2015-)+18.5 in · +24%
Operating Weight4,949lb4,410lb▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+539 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
TypeLive or independentIndependent with mechanical clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,250lb3,970lb▲ 5045E (2015-)+1,720 lb · +76%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
Coolant0.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)John Deere 5045E (2015-)Difference
TypeOpen operator stationFolding 2-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,949 lb)B · 42nd percentile (4,410 lb)
A · 2240 (1976-1979)B · 5045E (2015-)Median Utility Tractor
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