Head to head · Utility

John Deere 4120 vs Massey Ferguson 240 Xtra

John Deere 4120 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 4120

Utility

power
43 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4120 specs
Massey Ferguson 240 Xtra Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 240 Xtra

Utility

power
47 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 240 Xtra specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4120
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 240 Xtra

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 240 Xtra higher · +4 hp (+9%)
412043 hp
240 Xtra47 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4120 is in the 37th percentile; 240 Xtra is in the 41st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 240 Xtra higher · +3 ci (+2%)
4120149 ci
240 Xtra152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4120 is in the 39th percentile; 240 Xtra is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4120 higher · +1 (+33%)
41204
240 Xtra3
Median Utility Tractor4

4120 is in the 50th percentile; 240 Xtra is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4120 higher · +4 (+50%)
412012
240 Xtra8
Median Utility Tractor12

4120 is in the 50th percentile; 240 Xtra is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

4120 (A)240 Xtra (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model4120240 Xtra—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSimpson—
Model4024TS325—
Power Output43hp47hp▲ 240 Xtra+4 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,250RPM▲ 4120+150 RPM · +7%
Cylinders43▲ 4120+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci152ci▲ 240 Xtra+3 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 240 Xtra+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke4.1in5in▲ 240 Xtra+0.9 in · +22%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
TypePower shuttleGear shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
Length128in123in▲ 4120+5 in · +4%
Width65.4inNot recorded—
Height96.9in85.4in▲ 4120+11.5 in · +13%
Operating Weight3,700lb3,814lb▲ 240 Xtra+114 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic power steering—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
TypeIndependentRear, live type—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,131lb3,196lb▲ 240 Xtra+65 lb · +2%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic power steering—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectric starter—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
Coolant1.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
TypeOpen with ROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 37th percentile (43 hp)B · 41st percentile (47 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 39th percentile (149 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 32nd percentile (3,700 lb)B · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)
A · 4120B · 240 XtraMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 4120Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 240 Xtra