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John DeereModel A
John Deere 4040S
Row Crop
- power
- 115 hp
- displacement
- 359 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 4040S vs John Deere 4055
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 4055
Row Crop
- power
- 112 hp
- displacement
- 466 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 15
John DeereJohn Deere 4040S
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 4055
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 4040S higher · +3 hp (+3%)4040S115 hp
4055112 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
4040S is in the 35th percentile; 4055 is in the 33rd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4055 higher · +107 ci (+30%)4040S359 ci
4055466 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
4040S is in the 41st percentile; 4055 is in the 82nd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied4040S6
40556
Median Row Crop Tractor6
4040S is in the 50th percentile; 4055 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 4040S higher · +1 (+7%)4040S16
405515
Median Row Crop Tractor16
4040S is in the 50th percentile; 4055 is in the 33rd · 1,200 models
4040S (A)4055 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 4040S | 4055 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Power Output | 115hp | 112hp | ▲ 4040S+3 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 1,950RPM | ▲ 4040S+250 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 359ci | 466ci | ▲ 4055+107 ci · +30% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.6in | ▲ 4055+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.8in | ▲ 4055+0.5 in · +12% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Quad-Range / Synchro-Range | Partial Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181in | 158in | ▲ 4040S+23 in · +15% |
| Width | 96in | 95.7in | ▲ 4040S+0.3 in · <1% |
| Height | 123in | 116in | ▲ 4040S+7 in · +6% |
| Operating Weight | 11,070lb | 12,130lb | ▲ 4055+1,060 lb · +10% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center | Closed Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power Steering | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with hydraulic clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,002rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power Steering | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 6.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 4040S | John Deere 4055 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Sound-Gard Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 35th percentile (115 hp)B · 33rd percentile (112 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 41st percentile (359 ci)B · 82nd percentile (466 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 33rd percentile (15)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 40th percentile (11,070 lb)B · 49th percentile (12,130 lb)
A · 4040SB · 4055Median Row Crop Tractor