Compare/John Deere 2940 vs John Deere 5425N

John Deere 2940 vs John Deere 5425N

Verdict: John Deere 2940 vs John Deere 5425N

The John Deere 2940 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 2940 is the lighter machine (4,279 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 1980). 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

81 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

50.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

47.9 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Compression

16.8:1Reference

17.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

800-2660Reference

825-2625Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2500Reference

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Torque

318.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

11.4 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

60.0 LReference

45.4 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

500 h (Deere PLUS-50)Reference

Power at rated engine speed

60.5 kWReference

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Max power

47.9 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

Air cleaner

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dry dual elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

John Deere TSS High-LowReference

Hi/Lo PowrReverserReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 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 (claimed)

61.1 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

60.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

59.8 LReference

45.4 LReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

59.8 LReference

45.4 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

195.0 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

69.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference