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


