John DeereModel A
John Deere 4240
Row Crop
- power
- 110 hp
- displacement
- 466 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 4240 vs John Deere 4730
John DeereModel B
John Deere 4730
Row Crop
- power
- 117 hp
- displacement
- 466 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
John DeereJohn Deere 4240
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 4730
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 4730 higher · +7 hp (+6%)4240110 hp
4730117 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
4240 is in the 32nd percentile; 4730 is in the 37th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied4240466 ci
4730466 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
4240 is in the 82nd percentile; 4730 is in the 82nd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied42406
47306
Median Row Crop Tractor6
4240 is in the 50th percentile; 4730 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ 4240 higher · +1,495 lb (+14%)424012,395 lb
473010,900 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
4240 is in the 50th percentile; 4730 is in the 38th · 1,350 models
4240 (A)4730 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 4240 | 4730 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Power Output | 110hp | 117hp | ▲ 4730+7 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 466ci | 466ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.6in | 4.6in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 4.8in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156in | 157in | ▲ 4730+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 95.7in | 90in | ▲ 4240+5.7 in · +6% |
| Height | Not recorded | 123in | — |
| Operating Weight | 12,395lb | 10,900lb | ▲ 4240+1,495 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II/I | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.5gal | 7.5gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 4730 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sound-Gard cab standard | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 32nd percentile (110 hp)B · 37th percentile (117 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 82nd percentile (466 ci)B · 82nd percentile (466 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 50th percentile (12,395 lb)B · 38th percentile (10,900 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 21st percentile (156 in)B · 21st percentile (157 in)
A · 4240B · 4730Median Row Crop Tractor