Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2240 vs John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)

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John Deere 2240

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 2240 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 2240
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
224055 hp
5055E (2008-2012)55 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2240 is in the 50th percentile; 5055E (2008-2012) is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
2240179 ci
5055E (2008-2012)179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2240 is in the 48th percentile; 5055E (2008-2012) is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
22403
5055E (2008-2012)3
Median Utility Tractor4

2240 is in the 23rd percentile; 5055E (2008-2012) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2240 higher · +7 (+78%)
224016
5055E (2008-2012)9
Median Utility Tractor12

2240 is in the 73rd percentile; 5055E (2008-2012) is in the 35th · 4,941 models

2240 (A)5055E (2008-2012) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model22405055E (2008-2012)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model3179DLPowerTech 3029H—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,400RPM▲ 2240+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci179ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
TypeCollar shift with two-speed power shiftPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
Length135in138in▲ 5055E (2008-2012)+3 in · +2%
Width63in57.1in▲ 2240+5.9 in · +10%
Height78in94.5in▲ 5055E (2008-2012)+16.5 in · +21%
Operating Weight4,950lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with mechanical clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,190lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
Coolant2.8gal2.5gal▲ 2240+0.3 gal · +12%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2240John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Length

median 137 in
A · 48th percentile (135 in)B · 52nd percentile (138 in)
A · 2240B · 5055E (2008-2012)Median Utility Tractor
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