Compare/John Deere 2040S vs John Deere 5520N

John Deere 2040S vs John Deere 5520N

Verdict: John Deere 2040S vs John Deere 5520N

The John Deere 2040S and the John Deere 5520N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 75 hp. John Deere 5520N is the lighter machine (4,983 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 5520N 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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John Deere

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John Deere

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Best match

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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 14.9-28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

95.0 LReference

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Engine (net)

55.9 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.6 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

17.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Torque

246.0 NmReference

307.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

54.0 LReference

41.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

188.3 LReference

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Idle RPM

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825-2625Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

Power SynchronReference

John Deere SyncReverserReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

49.2 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

170.0 barReference

193.1 barReference

Pump flow

46.9 lpmReference

60.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

II/I/INReference

Control

lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2549 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540EReference

Engine RPM

1000@2400Reference

540E@1700Reference

Hydraulic system

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41.6 LReference

Capacity

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41.6 LReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Weight

7365 to 7995 poundsReference

4983 to 5790 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.5-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

12.4-24 (2WD)Reference

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

190 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

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Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

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337 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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45 cmReference

Shipping

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2626 kgReference

Max front axle

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3736 kgReference

Steering wheel

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152 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

65 (cab)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

66Reference

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Battery CCA

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950 (late)Reference

Battery Group

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31 (cab)Reference

Speeds

Variants

5520

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utility chassisReference

Capacities

Fuel

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71.9 LReference

Front axle

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5.0 LReference

Front hubs

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0.6 LReference

5520N Serial Number Location

5520N Serial Numbers

2003

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358001Reference

2004

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458001Reference

John Deere 5520N Height

Hood

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140 cmReference

ROPS

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260 cmReference

Cab

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233 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.