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John Deere 3120 vs John Deere 40A

Verdict: John Deere 3120 vs John Deere 40A

The John Deere 3120 and the John Deere 40A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 3120 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 29 hp. John Deere 40A is the lighter machine (1,099 kg vs 1,360 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 3120 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 40A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 3120 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 40A Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
30 hp
29 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
GoldiniReference
With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference
air-cooledReference
Steering
powerReference
Distributor
John DeereReference
Engine
Engine
22.0 kWReference
25.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 90 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
Power
22.0 kWReference
25.4 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Compression
18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2800Reference
Torque
90.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1560Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
5.3 LReference
Fuel tank
29.9 LReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sauer-Danfoss eHydroReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
6 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
215mm dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
51.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
25.7 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
25.7 LReference
Valves
5Reference
Pump flow
32.6 lpmReference
Total flow
52.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
INReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1147 kgReference
1000 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/540EReference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
Mid PTO Type
2100Reference
PTO (claimed)
21.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
172 cmReference
Weight
474 kgReference
1099 kgReference
Front tire
7-14Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
Ag front
7-14Reference
Ag rear
11.2-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
25x10.5LL-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x18LL-16.1Reference
Industrial front
27x8.5-15Reference
Industrial rear
43x16-20Reference
Length
305 cmReference
284 cmReference
Width
133 cmReference
Height (hood)
144 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
236 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
30 cmReference
Rear tread
103/115/124/134/143 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
124 cmReference
John Deere 3120 attachments
3120 Serial Numbers
2005
110001Reference
2006
210001Reference
2007
310001Reference
2008
410001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
40Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
John Deere 47 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 47 BackhoeReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
228 cmReference
Reach from pivot
289 cmReference
Loading height
177 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
1288 kgReference
Dipperstick force
909 kgReference
Speeds

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.

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