Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5042C vs Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal

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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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Minneapolis-MolineModel B

Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
206 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
10
Full 445 Universal specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5042C
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Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline 445 Universal

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5042C42 hp
445 Universal42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5042C is in the 36th percentile; 445 Universal is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 445 Universal higher · +27 ci (+15%)
5042C179 ci
445 Universal206 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5042C is in the 48th percentile; 445 Universal is in the 57th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 445 Universal higher · +1 (+33%)
5042C3
445 Universal4
Median Utility Tractor4

5042C is in the 23rd percentile; 445 Universal is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 445 Universal higher · +2 (+25%)
5042C8
445 Universal10
Median Utility Tractor12

5042C is in the 23rd percentile; 445 Universal is in the 39th · 4,941 models

5042C (A)445 Universal (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMinneapolis-Moline—
Model5042C445 Universal—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMinneapolis-Moline—
Model3029D3.4L 4-cyl gasoline—
Power Output42hp42hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,550RPM▲ 5042C+550 RPM · +35%
Cylinders34▲ 445 Universal+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci206ci▲ 445 Universal+27 ci · +15%
Bore4.2in3.6in▲ 5042C+0.6 in · +17%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 445 Universal+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
TypeCollar Shift GearTwo-speed power shift with Ampli-Torc—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
Length115in131in▲ 445 Universal+16 in · +14%
Width68.5in82.3in▲ 445 Universal+13.8 in · +20%
HeightNot recorded70in—
WheelbaseNot recorded93.8in—
Operating Weight3,814lb7,885lb▲ 445 Universal+4,071 lb · +107%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
TypeNot recordedMid and Rear—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
CoolantNot recorded3.4gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5042CMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalDifference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

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 · 57th percentile (206 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 39th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)B · 74th percentile (7,885 lb)
A · 5042CB · 445 UniversalMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 5042CFull spec pageMinneapolis-Moline 445 Universal