Head to head · Utility

John Deere 40C vs Massey Ferguson 2605

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 40C

Utility

power
38 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
12
Full 40C specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 2605

Utility

power
38 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 2605 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 40C
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 2605

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
40C38 hp
260538 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

40C is in the 31st percentile; 2605 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2605 higher · +52 ci (+51%)
40C101 ci
2605153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

40C is in the 23rd percentile; 2605 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 2605 higher · +1 (+50%)
40C2
26053
Median Utility Tractor4

40C is in the 3rd percentile; 2605 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 40C higher · +4 (+50%)
40C12
26058
Median Utility Tractor12

40C is in the 50th percentile; 2605 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

40C (A)2605 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model40C2605—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSimpson—
ModelLDW 1603S325.3—
Power Output38hp38hpSame
Rated RPM1,850RPM2,000RPM▲ 2605+150 RPM · +8%
Cylinders23▲ 2605+1 · +50%
Displacement101ci153ci▲ 2605+52 ci · +51%
Bore4in3.6in▲ 40C+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4in5in▲ 2605+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
TypeSynchronizedCenterShift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
Length121in129in▲ 2605+8 in · +7%
Width43.4inNot recorded—
Height78.7in92in▲ 2605+13.3 in · +17%
Operating Weight4,500lb4,080lb▲ 40C+420 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with dual stage dry clutch or independent electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type: I/INNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,197lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeMFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical dry drum—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
Coolant3.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 40CMassey Ferguson 2605Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen platform with two-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 31st percentile (38 hp)B · 31st percentile (38 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 23rd percentile (101 ci)B · 39th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 3rd percentile (2)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 43rd percentile (4,500 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,080 lb)
A · 40CB · 2605Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 40CFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 2605