Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2840 vs John Deere 5520

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 2840

Utility

power
89 hp
displacement
329 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 2840 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5520

Utility

power
89 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 5520 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 2840
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
284089 hp
552089 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2840 is in the 77th percentile; 5520 is in the 77th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2840 higher · +53 ci (+19%)
2840329 ci
5520276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2840 is in the 85th percentile; 5520 is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 2840 higher · +2 (+50%)
28406
55204
Median Utility Tractor4

2840 is in the 93rd percentile; 5520 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
284012
552012
Median Utility Tractor12

2840 is in the 50th percentile; 5520 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

2840 (A)5520 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model28405520—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recorded4045D—
Power Output89hp89hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,400RPM▲ 2840+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders64▲ 2840+2 · +50%
Displacement329ci276ci▲ 2840+53 ci · +19%
Bore4in4.2in▲ 5520+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 5520+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
TypeTwo-speed power shiftCollar shift with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
Length160in148in▲ 2840+12 in · +8%
Width90in74.1in▲ 2840+15.9 in · +21%
Height74in96.8in▲ 5520+22.8 in · +31%
Operating Weight8,700lb4,809lb▲ 2840+3,891 lb · +81%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
TypeIndependent with hydraulic clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,375lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD4x2—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
Coolant1.3gal2.9gal▲ 5520+1.6 gal · +123%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2840John Deere 5520Difference
TypeOpen operator stationROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 77th percentile (89 hp)B · 77th percentile (89 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 85th percentile (329 ci)B · 81st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 80th percentile (8,700 lb)B · 46th percentile (4,809 lb)
A · 2840B · 5520Median Utility Tractor
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