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John DeereModel A
John Deere 4840
Row Crop
- power
- 200 hp
- displacement
- 466 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 4840 vs New Holland 8870A
New HollandModel B
New Holland 8870A
Row Crop
- power
- 200 hp
- displacement
- 456 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 4840
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8870A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tied4840200 hp
8870A200 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
4840 is in the 77th percentile; 8870A is in the 77th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4840 higher · +10 ci (+2%)4840466 ci
8870A456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
4840 is in the 82nd percentile; 8870A is in the 80th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied48406
8870A6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
4840 is in the 50th percentile; 8870A is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8870A higher · +8 (+100%)48408
8870A16
Median Row Crop Tractor16
4840 is in the 16th percentile; 8870A is in the 50th · 1,200 models
4840 (A)8870A (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | New Holland | — |
| Model | 4840 | 8870A | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | New Holland | — |
| Power Output | 200hp | 200hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 4840+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 466ci | 456ci | ▲ 4840+10 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4.6in | 4.4in | ▲ 4840+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 5in | ▲ 8870A+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177in | 212in | ▲ 8870A+35 in · +20% |
| Width | 96in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 117in | 124in | ▲ 8870A+7 in · +6% |
| Operating Weight | 18,000lb | 17,250lb | ▲ 4840+750 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed center load-sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III | III | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 8,290lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10gal | 7gal | ▲ 4840+3 gal · +43% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 4840 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sound-Gard Cab | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 77th percentile (200 hp)B · 77th percentile (200 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 82nd percentile (466 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 78th percentile (18,000 lb)B · 74th percentile (17,250 lb)
A · 4840B · 8870AMedian Row Crop Tractor