Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2940 vs John Deere 5420

John Deere 2940 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 2940

Utility

power
81.6 hp
displacement
359 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 2940 specs
John Deere 5420 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 5420

Utility

power
81 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 5420 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 2940 higher · +0.6 hp (<1%)
294081.6 hp
542081 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2940 is in the 72nd percentile; 5420 is in the 72nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2940 higher · +83 ci (+30%)
2940359 ci
5420276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2940 is in the 87th percentile; 5420 is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 2940 higher · +2 (+50%)
29406
54204
Median Utility Tractor4

2940 is in the 93rd percentile; 5420 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2940 higher · +7 (+78%)
294016
54209
Median Utility Tractor12

2940 is in the 73rd percentile; 5420 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

2940 (A)5420 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model29405420—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recorded4045D—
Power Output81.6hp81hp▲ 2940+0.6 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ 5420+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders64▲ 2940+2 · +50%
Displacement359ci276ci▲ 2940+83 ci · +30%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 5420+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
TypePartial power shiftCollar shift with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
Length165in152in▲ 2940+13 in · +9%
Width90.3in74.1in▲ 2940+16.2 in · +22%
Height113in96.8in▲ 2940+16.2 in · +17%
Operating Weight9,435lb4,285lb▲ 2940+5,150 lb · +120%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
System TypeClosed CenterOpen center—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm540rpm▲ 2940+460 rpm · +85%

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,400lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD4x2 2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discHydraulic wet disc—
Differential Lock TypeMechanicalNot recorded—
Differential Lock LocationRearNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
Coolant5gal2.9gal▲ 2940+2.1 gal · +72%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2940John Deere 5420Difference
TypeOpenROPS with a straddle-mount platform—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 72nd percentile (81.6 hp)B · 72nd percentile (81 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 87th percentile (359 ci)B · 81st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 84th percentile (9,435 lb)B · 41st percentile (4,285 lb)
A · 2940B · 5420Median Utility Tractor
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