Head to head · Utility

John Deere 4120 vs Massey Ferguson 245

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 245
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 245

Utility

power
41.1 hp
displacement
145 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 245 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4120
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 245

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4120 higher · +1.9 hp (+5%)
412043 hp
24541.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4120 is in the 37th percentile; 245 is in the 35th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4120 higher · +4 ci (+3%)
4120149 ci
245145 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4120 is in the 39th percentile; 245 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
41204
2454
Median Utility Tractor4

4120 is in the 50th percentile; 245 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4120 higher · +4 (+50%)
412012
2458
Median Utility Tractor12

4120 is in the 50th percentile; 245 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

4120 (A)245 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model4120245—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereContinental—
Model4024T52810—
Power Output43hp41.1hp▲ 4120+1.9 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,250RPM▲ 4120+150 RPM · +7%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci145ci▲ 4120+4 ci · +3%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke4.1in4.1inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
TypePower shuttleSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Length128in126in▲ 4120+2 in · +2%
Width65.4in70.9in▲ 245+5.5 in · +8%
Height96.9in58.3in▲ 4120+38.6 in · +66%
Operating Weight3,700lb3,900lb▲ 245+200 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
TypeIndependentLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded13.6-28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,131lb3,120lb▲ 4120+11 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeWet discDifferential Mechanical Drum—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
Coolant1.6gal2.7gal▲ 245+1 gal · +63%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4120Massey Ferguson 245Difference
TypeOpen with ROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 37th percentile (43 hp)B · 35th percentile (41.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 39th percentile (149 ci)B · 37th percentile (145 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

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 · 36th percentile (3,900 lb)
A · 4120B · 245Median Utility Tractor
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