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John Deere 2840 vs John Deere 5425N
Verdict: John Deere 2840 vs John Deere 5425N
The John Deere 2840 and the John Deere 5425N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 81 hp. John Deere 2840 is the lighter machine (3,946 kg vs 5,483 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5425N is the newer design (2005 vs 1977). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
81 hp
81 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand power shuttle and two-speed push-button power shift. Gears may be shifted on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
power assistReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
3130
similar John Deere modelReference
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5425
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utilityReference
5425N
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narrow-profileReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
48.4 kWReference
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Displacement
5.4 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
paper elementsReference
dry dual elementReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
17.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
4.7 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
60.1 kWReference
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Max power
48.4 kWReference
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Engine (gross)
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60.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
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60.4 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Cooling system
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viscous drive fan with single thermostatReference
Idle RPM
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825-2625Reference
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 capacity
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45.4 LReference
Oil change
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500 h (Deere PLUS-50)Reference
Transmission
Transmission
sliding gearReference
Hi/Lo PowrReverserReference
Gears
6 forward and 3 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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[-40o↔30oC]Reference
-10o↔122oF [-23o↔50oC]
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: JD Hy-GardReference
-40o↔86oF [-40o↔30oC]
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: JD Low-Viscosity Hy-GardReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
60.1 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
48.8 LReference
45.4 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
48.8 LReference
45.4 LReference
Valves
2Reference
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Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
69.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
draft sensingReference
top link draft sensingReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Electro-hydraulicReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
56.9 kWReference
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PTO (claimed)
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48.5 kWReference
Pressure
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195.0 barReference
Rear valves
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2 or 3Reference
Mid valves
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2 (optional)Reference
Steering flow
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94.2 lpmReference
Steering press.
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131.0 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1530 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2400Reference
Capacities
Fuel
106.0 LReference
71.9 LReference
Front hubs
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0.6 LReference
Front diff.
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5.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
246 cmReference
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Weight
3946 kgReference
5483 to 5837 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
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Ag front
7.50-18Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
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Length
406 cmReference
384 cmReference
Width
228 cmReference
125 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
187 cmReference
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Operating weight
3946 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
4762 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
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Front tread
175 to 238 cmReference
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Rear tread
154 to 228 cmReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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218 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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207 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
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48 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Shipping
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2623 kgReference
Steering wheel
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167 cmReference
John Deere 2840 attachments
2840 Serial Number Location
2840 Serial Numbers
1977
214909Reference
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1978
264711Reference
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1979
304654Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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120 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery Group
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BCI 31Reference
Test results
Fuel use
19.7 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3803 kgReference
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Speeds
5425N Serial Numbers
Location:
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Front left side of tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
John Deere 5425N Height
Hood
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140 cmReference
ROPS
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195 cmReference
Cab
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254 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.


