Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5042C vs Mahindra 4500

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5042C

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5042C specs
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MahindraModel B

Mahindra 4500

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
146 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 4500 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5042C
vs
MahindraMahindra 4500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5042C42 hp
450042 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5042C is in the 36th percentile; 4500 is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5042C higher · +33 ci (+23%)
5042C179 ci
4500146 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5042C is in the 48th percentile; 4500 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5042C3
45003
Median Utility Tractor4

5042C is in the 23rd percentile; 4500 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5042C8
45008
Median Utility Tractor12

5042C is in the 23rd percentile; 4500 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5042C (A)4500 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMahindra 4500Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMahindra—
Model5042C4500—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMahindra 4500Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMahindra—
Model3029DNE342—
Power Output42hp42hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci146ci▲ 5042C+33 ci · +23%
Bore4.2in3.7in▲ 5042C+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.3in4.5in▲ 4500+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMahindra 4500Difference
TypeCollar Shift GearSynchro Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMahindra 4500Difference
Length115in145in▲ 4500+30 in · +26%
Width68.5in67.3in▲ 5042C+1.2 in · +2%
Operating Weight3,814lb4,752lb▲ 4500+938 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMahindra 4500Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMahindra 4500Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded13.6-28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMahindra 4500Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMahindra 4500Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMahindra 4500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMahindra 4500Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 36th percentile (42 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 37th percentile (146 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,752 lb)
A · 5042CB · 4500Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 5042CFull spec pageMahindra 4500