Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5042C vs SAME Solaris 45

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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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SAMEModel B

SAME Solaris 45

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
90.9 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full Solaris 45 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5042C
vs
SAMESAME Solaris 45

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5042C42 hp
Solaris 4542 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5042C is in the 36th percentile; Solaris 45 is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5042C higher · +88.1 ci (+97%)
5042C179 ci
Solaris 4590.9 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5042C is in the 48th percentile; Solaris 45 is in the 16th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Solaris 45 higher · +1 (+33%)
5042C3
Solaris 454
Median Utility Tractor4

5042C is in the 23rd percentile; Solaris 45 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Solaris 45 higher · +4 (+50%)
5042C8
Solaris 4512
Median Utility Tractor12

5042C is in the 23rd percentile; Solaris 45 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5042C (A)Solaris 45 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME Solaris 45Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSAME—
Model5042CSolaris 45—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME Solaris 45Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMitsubishi—
Model3029DK4F-DT—
Power Output42hp42hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM3,000RPM▲ Solaris 45+900 RPM · +43%
Cylinders34▲ Solaris 45+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci90.9ci▲ 5042C+88.1 ci · +97%
Bore4.2in3.1in▲ 5042C+1.1 in · +35%
Stroke4.3in3.1in▲ 5042C+1.2 in · +39%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME Solaris 45Difference
TypeCollar Shift Gear12-Speed Synchronized Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME Solaris 45Difference
Length115in119in▲ Solaris 45+4 in · +3%
Width68.5in48.1in▲ 5042C+20.4 in · +42%
Operating Weight3,814lb2,226lb▲ 5042C+1,588 lb · +71%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME Solaris 45Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME Solaris 45Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchRear Type 1—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME Solaris 45Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME Solaris 45Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5042CSAME Solaris 45Difference
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 · 16th percentile (90.9 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)B · 14th percentile (2,226 lb)
A · 5042CB · Solaris 45Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 5042CFull spec pageSAME Solaris 45