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John DeereModel A
John Deere 5042C
Utility
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 5042C vs John Deere 5103S
John DeereModel B
John Deere 5103S
Utility
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 5042C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5103S
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied5042C42 hp
5103S42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5042C is in the 36th percentile; 5103S is in the 36th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied5042C179 ci
5103S179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5042C is in the 48th percentile; 5103S is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5042C3
5103S3
Median Utility Tractor4
5042C is in the 23rd percentile; 5103S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied5042C8
5103S8
Median Utility Tractor12
5042C is in the 23rd percentile; 5103S is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
5042C (A)5103S (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | John Deere 5103S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 5042C | 5103S | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | John Deere 5103S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 3029D | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 42hp | 42hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 5103S+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 179ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | John Deere 5103S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar Shift Gear | Collar Shift Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | John Deere 5103S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 115in | 131in | ▲ 5103S+16 in · +14% |
| Width | 68.5in | 65in | ▲ 5042C+3.5 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 3,814lb | 3,990lb | ▲ 5103S+176 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | John Deere 5103S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | John Deere 5103S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | John Deere 5103S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | John Deere 5103S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | John Deere 5103S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 36th percentile (42 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)B · 36th percentile (3,990 lb)
A · 5042CB · 5103SMedian Utility Tractor