
John DeereModel A
John Deere 2900
Utility
- power
- 103 hp
- displacement
- 256 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
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Utility
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How they compare
2900 is in the 84th percentile; 5712SL is in the 88th · 5,383 models
2900 is in the 73rd percentile; 5712SL is in the 77th · 5,580 models
2900 is in the 50th percentile; 5712SL is in the 50th · 5,720 models
2900 is in the 73rd percentile; 5712SL is in the 92nd · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 2900 | Massey Ferguson 5712SL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 2900 | 5712SL | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 2900 | Massey Ferguson 5712SL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zetor | AGCO Power | — |
| Power Output | 103hp | 115hp | ▲ 5712SL+12 hp · +12% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 256ci | 269ci | ▲ 5712SL+13 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.3in | ▲ 5712SL+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 4.7in | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 2900 | Massey Ferguson 5712SL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Power Shift | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2900 | Massey Ferguson 5712SL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 172in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 90.6in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 111in | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2900 | Massey Ferguson 5712SL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2900 | Massey Ferguson 5712SL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2900 | Massey Ferguson 5712SL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2900 | Massey Ferguson 5712SL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2900 | Massey Ferguson 5712SL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Not recorded | Tier IV | — |
| Control System | Not recorded | Selective catalytic reduction | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2900 | Massey Ferguson 5712SL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
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