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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 LS MT342
John DeereJohn Deere 5042C
vs
LSLS MT342
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied5042C42 hp
MT34242 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5042C is in the 36th percentile; MT342 is in the 36th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5042C higher · +64 ci (+56%)5042C179 ci
MT342115 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5042C is in the 48th percentile; MT342 is in the 28th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5042C3
MT3423
Median Utility Tractor4
5042C is in the 23rd percentile; MT342 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ MT342 higher · +8 (+100%)5042C8
MT34216
Median Utility Tractor12
5042C is in the 23rd percentile; MT342 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
5042C (A)MT342 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | LS | — |
| Model | 5042C | MT342 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | LS | — |
| Model | 3029D | L3C19-T10 | — |
| Power Output | 42hp | 42hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ MT342+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 115ci | ▲ 5042C+64 ci · +56% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 3.5in | ▲ 5042C+0.7 in · +20% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.1in | ▲ 5042C+0.2 in · +5% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar Shift Gear | Synchro shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 115in | 133in | ▲ MT342+18 in · +16% |
| Width | 68.5in | 62.5in | ▲ 5042C+6 in · +10% |
| Height | Not recorded | 95in | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,814lb | 3,869lb | ▲ MT342+55 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 9.5x16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 13.6x24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | MFWD / 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5042C | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | ROPS | — |
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 · 28th percentile (115 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)B · 35th percentile (3,869 lb)
A · 5042CB · MT342Median Utility Tractor