Compare/John Deere 2040 vs John Deere 5105

John Deere 2040 vs John Deere 5105

Verdict: John Deere 2040 vs John Deere 5105

The John Deere 2040 and the John Deere 5105 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. John Deere 5105 is the lighter machine (3,850 kg vs 4,060 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5105 is the newer design (2000 vs 1976). 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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Rated power

41 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

62.5 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

24.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Compression

16.7:1Reference

17.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2300Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2500Reference

1400-2300Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.6 LReference

9.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

30.5 kWReference

34.2 kWReference

Max power

24.5 kWReference

35.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 | 1,300-2,500 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x4.33 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

16.8:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled | 19 qtsReference

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Engine

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34.0 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Idle RPM

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825-2500Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

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32.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

8 forward and 4 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverseReference

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Transmission

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SyncReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

30.5 kWReference

35.5 kWReference

Type

collar shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Valves

1Reference

4Reference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1088 kgReference

1356 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Clutch

dry 10-inch discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

28.1 kWReference

35.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.2 LReference

Pressure

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193.1 barReference

Pump flow

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41.3 lpmReference

Total flow

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65.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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24.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Control

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top-link draft sensingReference

Engine RPM

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540@2300Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

2177 kgReference

3850 to 4500 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

333 cmReference

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Width

227 cmReference

175 cmReference

Height (hood)

133 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1841 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

42 cmReference

Front tread

125 to 201 cmReference

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Rear tread

125 to 185 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

2WD Length

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276 cmReference

4WD Length

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326 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1746 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1939 kgReference

2WD ROPS Operating

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1871 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2041 kgReference

Steering wheel

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155 cmReference

2040 Serial Number Location

2040 Serial Numbers

1976

179963Reference

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1977

221555Reference

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1978

266057Reference

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1979

304165Reference

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1980

350000Reference

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1981

392026Reference

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1982

419145Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery size

55 AHReference

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Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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950 (late)Reference

Battery Group

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28HReference

Test results

Fuel use

9.1 l/hourReference

10.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

2101 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Capacities

Capacity

239.2 ciReference

32.2 LReference

Fuel

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84.8 LReference

Front axle

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4.5 LReference

Front hubs

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0.5 LReference

Power

Rated Power

70 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540, 1,000Reference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,466 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

265.9 cmReference

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Overall Height

265.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

207 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

2WD:25 inchesReference

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John Deere 5105 attachments

5105 Serial Numbers

2000

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110001Reference

2001

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210001Reference

2002

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310001Reference

2003

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410001Reference

2004

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510001Reference

2005

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610001Reference

2006

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710001Reference

2007

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810001Reference

Location:

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On the right side of the 5105 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

John Deere 5105 Height

Hood

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130 cmReference

ROPS

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229 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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189 cmReference

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.