John DeereModel A
John Deere 3043D
Utility
- power
- 41.6 hp
- displacement
- 95.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 3043D vs John Deere 5042D
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 5042D
Utility
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 3043D
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5042D
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 5042D higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)3043D41.6 hp
5042D42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
3043D is in the 36th percentile; 5042D is in the 36th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5042D higher · +83.2 ci (+87%)3043D95.8 ci
5042D179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
3043D is in the 22nd percentile; 5042D is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied3043D3
5042D3
Median Utility Tractor4
3043D is in the 23rd percentile; 5042D is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied3043D8
5042D8
Median Utility Tractor12
3043D is in the 23rd percentile; 5042D is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
3043D (A)5042D (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 3043D | John Deere 5042D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 3043D | 5042D | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 3043D | John Deere 5042D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3TNV86CT-KJPT | 3029D | — |
| Power Output | 41.6hp | 42hp | ▲ 5042D+0.4 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 3043D+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 95.8ci | 179ci | ▲ 5042D+83.2 ci · +87% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 4.2in | ▲ 5042D+0.8 in · +24% |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 4.3in | ▲ 5042D+0.8 in · +23% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 3043D | John Deere 5042D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 8-speed mechanical shuttle | Collar Shift Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 3043D | John Deere 5042D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 111in | 131in | ▲ 5042D+20 in · +18% |
| Width | 57.3in | 69.9in | ▲ 5042D+12.6 in · +22% |
| Height | 59.4in | 87in | ▲ 5042D+27.6 in · +46% |
| Operating Weight | 2,840lb | 3,990lb | ▲ 5042D+1,150 lb · +40% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 3043D | John Deere 5042D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 3043D | John Deere 5042D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category I | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 3043D | John Deere 5042D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 3043D | John Deere 5042D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 3043D | John Deere 5042D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 3043D | John Deere 5042D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 36th percentile (41.6 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 22nd percentile (95.8 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 21st percentile (2,840 lb)B · 36th percentile (3,990 lb)
A · 3043DB · 5042DMedian Utility Tractor