Compare/John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 4200

John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 4200

Verdict: John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 4200

The John Deere 2026R and the John Deere 4200 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4200 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 25 hp. John Deere 4200 is the lighter machine (1,088 kg vs 1,676 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2026R is the newer design (2016 vs 1998). In short: choose the John Deere 4200 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2026R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Hydrostatic transmission operated by two foot pedals and left-hand range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Push-button cruise control.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

18.8 kWReference

19.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

17.7 kWReference

18.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 76 mmReference

78 x 84 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

17.7 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

18.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

2700Reference

Torque

63.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1900Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

2.7 LReference

25.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.7 LReference

5.3 LReference

Power (net)

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18.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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19.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

—

air heaterReference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Idle RPM

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950-2810Reference

Operating RPM

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950-2700Reference

Starter power

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1.2 kWReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission

—

SyncShiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

14.4 LReference

25.7 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

14.4 LReference

25.7 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

146.5 barReference

Pump flow

14.0 lpmReference

27.6 lpmReference

Total flow

28.0 lpmReference

46.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

14.0 lpmReference

18.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

560 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

400 kgReference

771 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

wet discs, one clutch pack with nine four-inch discsReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

2100Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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16.0 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Valves

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2Reference

Oil type

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[26o↔-40oC]Reference

122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC]

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: JD Hy-GardReference

80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC]

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: JD Lo Vis Hy-GardReference

Control

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position controlReference

Engine RPM

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2100@2700Reference

Capacities

Fuel

23.8 LReference

37.9 LReference

Max capacity

1711 kgReference

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Front axle

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4.4 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

1676 to 2028 poundsReference

474 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

220/55-12Reference

25x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

280/70-16Reference

13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

210/65-R12Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Industrial rear

310/70-R16.5Reference

14.00-17.5Reference

Length

280 cmReference

297 cmReference

Width

119 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

200 cmReference

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ROPS

760 kgReference

220 cmReference

Cab

919 kgReference

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Max front axle

611 kgReference

1275 kgReference

Max rear axle

1099 kgReference

1999 kgReference

2WD Wheelbase

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165 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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172 cmReference

Front tire

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4.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 12.4-16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.00-14. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

2WD Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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7.00-14Reference

2WD Width

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134 cmReference

4WD Width

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127 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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26 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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254 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

John Deere 4200 attachments

4200 Serial Number Location

4200 Serial Numbers

1998

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120000Reference

1999

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220001Reference

2000

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320001Reference

2001

—

420001Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 47 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 47 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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289 cmReference

Loading height

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177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

—

1288 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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909 kgReference

John Deere 4200 Height

2WD Hood

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128 cmReference

4WD Hood

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135 cmReference

Speeds

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.