John DeereModel A
John Deere 840
Utility
- power
- 37.5 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 840 vs John Deere 940
John DeereModel B
John Deere 940
Utility
- power
- 42.9 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 840
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 940
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 940 higher · +5.4 hp (+14%)84037.5 hp
94042.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
840 is in the 31st percentile; 940 is in the 37th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied840179 ci
940179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
840 is in the 48th percentile; 940 is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8403
9403
Median Utility Tractor4
840 is in the 23rd percentile; 940 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 940 higher · +8 (+100%)8408
94016
Median Utility Tractor12
840 is in the 23rd percentile; 940 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
840 (A)940 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 840 | John Deere 940 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 840 | 940 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 840 | John Deere 940 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Power Output | 37.5hp | 42.9hp | ▲ 940+5.4 hp · +14% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,400RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 179ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 840 | John Deere 940 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift and two-speed power shift | Collar shift, Two-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 840 | John Deere 940 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 138in | 138in | Same |
| Width | 65.4in | 65.4in | Same |
| Height | 103in | 103in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 5,004lb | 5,004lb | Same |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 840 | John Deere 940 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 840 | John Deere 940 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 840 | John Deere 940 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 840 | John Deere 940 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 840 | John Deere 940 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 2.8gal | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 31st percentile (37.5 hp)B · 37th percentile (42.9 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 48th percentile (5,004 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,004 lb)
A · 840B · 940Median Utility Tractor