Compare/John Deere 1840 vs John Deere 5070M

John Deere 1840 vs John Deere 5070M

Verdict: John Deere 1840 vs John Deere 5070M

The John Deere 1840 and the John Deere 5070M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 1840 is the lighter machine (2,483 kg vs 3,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5070M is the newer design (2009 vs 1979). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

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John Deere

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Clear

Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four synchronized gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle lever. Clutch must be used to shift directions. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

electro-hydraulic rearReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

95.0 LReference

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Engine (net)

52.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

52.2 kWReference

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Compression

16.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

800-2660Reference

875-2350Reference

Operating RPM

1300-2500Reference

1500-2200Reference

Torque

230.5 NmReference

291.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1600Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Engine (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Engine (max)

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52.9 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Rated Power (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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52.9 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIIReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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97.5 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

Hi-LoReference

John Deere SyncReverserReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

lower-link draft controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear valves

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3Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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93.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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3670 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift (at ends)

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2957 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@21080Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

227 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

2483 kgReference

3700 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

13.6R24Reference

Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

16.9R34Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

13.6R24Reference

Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

16.9R34Reference

Length

373 cmReference

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Height (hood)

157 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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259 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

Shipping

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3700 kgReference

John Deere 1840 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Charging volts

14Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

John Deere 5070M attachments

Attachment overview

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

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5443 kgReference

4WD Max capacity

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6001 kgReference

Capacity

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276 ciReference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Power

Max Power

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71 hpReference

Rated Power

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70 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,100 | 540E@1,645 | 1,000@2,100 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

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1,000@21,080 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,901 psiReference

Remote Valves

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3 (rear) | 2(mid)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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3,670.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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lower-link draft controlReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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259.6 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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15.4 (4WD) inchesReference

Overall weight

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3,699.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9R34Reference

Front Wheel Type

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13.6R24Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard. Optional air-conditioning.Reference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.