Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5042C vs SAME 240

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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
SAME 240 Tractor
SAMEModel B

SAME 240

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full 240 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5042C
vs
SAMESAME 240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5042C42 hp
24042 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5042C is in the 36th percentile; 240 is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5042C higher · +27 ci (+18%)
5042C179 ci
240152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5042C is in the 48th percentile; 240 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 5042C higher · +1 (+50%)
5042C3
2402
Median Utility Tractor4

5042C is in the 23rd percentile; 240 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5042C higher · +2 (+33%)
5042C8
2406
Median Utility Tractor12

5042C is in the 23rd percentile; 240 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

5042C (A)240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME 240Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSAME—
Model5042C240—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME 240Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSAME—
Model3029DDA 1152—
Power Output42hp42hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,000RPM▲ 5042C+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders32▲ 5042C+1 · +50%
Displacement179ci152ci▲ 5042C+27 ci · +18%
Bore4.2in4.5in▲ 240+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.3in4.7in▲ 240+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME 240Difference
TypeCollar Shift GearGear/Creeper—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME 240Difference
Length115in110in▲ 5042C+5 in · +5%
Width68.5in63in▲ 5042C+5.5 in · +9%
HeightNot recorded57.9in—
Operating Weight3,814lb4,026lb▲ 240+212 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME 240Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerMechanical—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME 240Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00-16—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME 240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME 240Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerMechanical—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME 240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME 240Difference
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 · 39th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)B · 37th percentile (4,026 lb)
A · 5042CB · 240Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 5042CFull spec pageSAME 240