Compare/John Deere 2040S vs John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop

John Deere 2040S vs John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop

Verdict: John Deere 2040S vs John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop

The John Deere 2040S and the John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 75 hp. John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (3,240 kg vs 7,365 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2040S holds more fuel (95.0 L vs 83.3 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop is the newer design (2001 vs 1981). 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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Rated power

75 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 16.9-34 rear tires.Reference

With 13.6-38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

95.0 LReference

83.3 LReference

Engine (net)

55.9 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

55.9 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

16.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Torque

246.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

54.0 LReference

71.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

188.3 LReference

10.8 LReference

Engine

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66.4 kWReference

Power

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66.4 kWReference

Pre-heating

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coolant heaterReference

Idle RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Power SynchronReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

49.2 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

170.0 barReference

190.0 barReference

Pump flow

46.9 lpmReference

60.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

lower-link draft controlReference

top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

2549 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2400Reference

540E@1700Reference

Rear valves

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0 to 3Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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85.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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134.9 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Rear Arms

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telescopicReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Weight

7365 to 7995 poundsReference

3240 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

13.6-38Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

13.6-38Reference

2WD 11.2-28 4WD} Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

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2WD Length

373 cmReference

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4WD Length

386 cmReference

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Width

205 cmReference

237 cmReference

Height (cab)

264 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

279 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

3340 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

3626 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

66 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

48 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

147 to 200 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

149 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

160 to 200 cmReference

139/149/160/169/179/189/199 cmReference

Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6-38. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 230/95R-40. Rear: 230/95R-40Reference

Length

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384 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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64 cmReference

Front axle

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1638 mmReference

Flange rear axle

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1638 mmReference

Front tread

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139/149/160/169/179/189/199 cmReference

Shipping

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3240 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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759 kgReference

Steering wheel

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202 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

40Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

66Reference

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Battery CCA

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950Reference

Speeds

Variants

5520

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utilityReference

5520N

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narrow chassisReference

5520HC

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high-cropReference

John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop Height

Hood

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174 cmReference

ROPS

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280 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.