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 6600
John DeereModel B
John Deere 6600
Row Crop
- power
- 110 hp
- displacement
- 359 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
John DeereJohn Deere 4240
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 6600
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tied4240110 hp
6600110 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
4240 is in the 32nd percentile; 6600 is in the 32nd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4240 higher · +107 ci (+30%)4240466 ci
6600359 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
4240 is in the 82nd percentile; 6600 is in the 41st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied42406
66006
Median Row Crop Tractor6
4240 is in the 50th percentile; 6600 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 6600 higher · +4 (+25%)424016
660020
Median Row Crop Tractor16
4240 is in the 50th percentile; 6600 is in the 70th · 1,200 models
4240 (A)6600 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 4240 | 6600 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | 6068 | — |
| Power Output | 110hp | 110hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 4240+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 466ci | 359ci | ▲ 4240+107 ci · +30% |
| Bore | 4.6in | 4.2in | ▲ 4240+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 4.3in | ▲ 4240+0.5 in · +12% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Partial power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156in | 177in | ▲ 6600+21 in · +13% |
| Width | 95.7in | 90.9in | ▲ 4240+4.8 in · +5% |
| Height | Not recorded | 111in | — |
| Operating Weight | 12,395lb | 10,250lb | ▲ 4240+2,145 lb · +21% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
| Speed 3 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II/I | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | MFWD 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sound-Gard cab standard | Cab (standard) with air-conditioning | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 32nd percentile (110 hp)B · 32nd percentile (110 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 82nd percentile (466 ci)B · 41st percentile (359 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 70th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 50th percentile (12,395 lb)B · 33rd percentile (10,250 lb)
A · 4240B · 6600Median Row Crop Tractor