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John Deere 40A vs John Deere 946

Verdict: John Deere 40A vs John Deere 946

The John Deere 40A and the John Deere 946 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 946 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 29 hp. John Deere 946 is the lighter machine (1,080 kg vs 1,099 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 40A holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 20.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 40A is the newer design (2005 vs 1996). In short: choose the John Deere 946 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 40A Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 946 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
29 hp
30 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Manufacturer
GoldiniReference
GoldiniReference
air-cooledReference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
29.9 LReference
20.1 LReference
Engine
25.4 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.9 LReference
1.5 LReference
Power
25.4 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
2800Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 3 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
215mm dry discReference
191mm hydraulic discReference
Type
synchronizedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
21.6 kWReference
Rear Type
INReference
INReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1000 kgReference
1000 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540EReference
540/1000Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Engine RPM
1000@2615Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1099 kgReference
1080 kgReference
Length
284 cmReference
274 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
124 cmReference
Wheelbase
151 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference

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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