Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 4620 vs Massey Ferguson 8240

John Deere 4620 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 4620

Row Crop

power
135 hp
displacement
404 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 4620 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8240

Row Crop

power
146 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8240 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4620
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8240 higher · +11 hp (+8%)
4620135 hp
8240146 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

4620 is in the 49th percentile; 8240 is in the 55th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4620 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
4620404 ci
8240403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

4620 is in the 57th percentile; 8240 is in the 54th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
46206
82406
Median Row Crop Tractor6

4620 is in the 50th percentile; 8240 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8240 higher · +10 (+125%)
46208
824018
Median Row Crop Tractor16

4620 is in the 16th percentile; 8240 is in the 61st · 1,200 models

4620 (A)8240 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model46208240—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSisu—
ModelJohn DeereNot recorded—
Power Output135hp146hp▲ 8240+11 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement404ci403ci▲ 4620+1 ci · <1%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.8in4.7in▲ 4620+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
TypePartially synchronizedSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Length171inNot recorded—
Width95.7inNot recorded—
Height106inNot recorded—
Operating Weight14,925lb15,555lb▲ 8240+630 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
System TypeClosed centerPressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16.9R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20.8R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-point hitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Coolant7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4620Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 49th percentile (135 hp)B · 55th percentile (146 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (404 ci)B · 54th percentile (403 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 61st percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 66th percentile (14,925 lb)B · 69th percentile (15,555 lb)
A · 4620B · 8240Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 4620Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 8240