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John DeereModel A
John Deere 2240
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 2240 vs John Deere 5055D
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 5055D
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 2240
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5055D
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied224055 hp
5055D55 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
2240 is in the 50th percentile; 5055D is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied2240179 ci
5055D179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
2240 is in the 48th percentile; 5055D is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied22403
5055D3
Median Utility Tractor4
2240 is in the 23rd percentile; 5055D is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 2240 higher · +8 (+100%)224016
5055D8
Median Utility Tractor12
2240 is in the 73rd percentile; 5055D is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
2240 (A)5055D (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 2240 | 5055D | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 3179DL | PowerTech 3029 | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 55hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 2240+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 179ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift with two-speed power shift | Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 134in | ▲ 2240+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 63in | 57.1in | ▲ 2240+5.9 in · +10% |
| Height | 78in | 94.5in | ▲ 5055D+16.5 in · +21% |
| Operating Weight | 4,950lb | 4,665lb | ▲ 2240+285 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-point hitch | Three-point hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 2,810lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Mechanical wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 2240 | John Deere 5055D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Two-post foldable ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 47th percentile (4,950 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,665 lb)
A · 2240B · 5055DMedian Utility Tractor