Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5055D vs Massey Ferguson 240 Xtra

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5055D

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5055D specs
Massey Ferguson 240 Xtra Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 240 Xtra

Utility

power
47 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 240 Xtra specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5055D
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 240 Xtra

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5055D higher · +8 hp (+17%)
5055D55 hp
240 Xtra47 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5055D is in the 50th percentile; 240 Xtra is in the 41st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5055D higher · +27 ci (+18%)
5055D179 ci
240 Xtra152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5055D is in the 48th percentile; 240 Xtra is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5055D3
240 Xtra3
Median Utility Tractor4

5055D is in the 23rd percentile; 240 Xtra is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5055D8
240 Xtra8
Median Utility Tractor12

5055D is in the 23rd percentile; 240 Xtra is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5055D (A)240 Xtra (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5055DMassey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model5055D240 Xtra—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5055DMassey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSimpson—
ModelPowerTech 3029S325—
Power Output55hp47hp▲ 5055D+8 hp · +17%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,250RPM▲ 5055D+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci152ci▲ 5055D+27 ci · +18%
Bore4.2in3.6in▲ 5055D+0.6 in · +17%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 240 Xtra+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5055DMassey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchGear shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5055DMassey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
Length134in123in▲ 5055D+11 in · +9%
Width57.1inNot recorded—
Height94.5in85.4in▲ 5055D+9.1 in · +11%
Operating Weight4,665lb3,814lb▲ 5055D+851 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5055DMassey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic power steering—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5055DMassey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
TypeIndependent with mechanical clutchRear, live type—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5055DMassey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,810lb3,196lb▲ 240 Xtra+386 lb · +14%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5055DMassey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic power steering—
Brake TypeMechanical wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5055DMassey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectric starter—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5055DMassey Ferguson 240 XtraDifference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 41st percentile (47 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 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 · 45th percentile (4,665 lb)B · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)
A · 5055DB · 240 XtraMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 5055DFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 240 Xtra