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John Deere 40C vs John Deere MC

Verdict: John Deere 40C vs John Deere MC

The John Deere 40C and the John Deere MC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere MC leads on rated power with 17 hp against 15 hp. John Deere MC is the lighter machine (4,000 kg vs 4,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 40C is the newer design (1953 vs 1949). In short: choose the John Deere MC for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 40C 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 40C Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere MC Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
11,814Reference
10,509Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
manual clutchesReference
Variants
40
wheeled tractorReference
M
utilityReference
MT
row-cropReference
MC
crawlerReference
MI
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
41.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.3 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
15.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
14.6 kWReference
13.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
18.6 kWReference
15.8 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 102 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Compression
6.5:1Reference
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
1850Reference
1650Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
7.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.559 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Belt power (max)
18.6 kWReference
15.8 kWReference
Max power
14.6 kWReference
13.0 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,800 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed
34.8 kgReference
Bore and stroke
3.46x3.56 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
Plows
3 (12-inch)Reference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
John DeereReference
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission Type
Sync ShuttleReference
forward and reverse options
Synchro - 12 F and 12 RReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
Clutch
Mechanical Dry DiscReference
Oil type
SAE90Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
142 cmReference
Weight
2721 kgReference
1882 kgReference
Length
259 cmReference
Height
162 cmReference
Shipping weight
1814 kgReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
Gauge
91 to 116 cmReference
40C Serial Number Location
40C Serial Numbers
1953
60001Reference
1954
62264Reference
1955
66020Reference
Final
71689Reference
20509Reference
Links
Capacities
Diameter
23 cmReference
18 cmReference
Width
35 cmReference
170 cmReference
RPM
1267Reference
1575Reference
Speed
916.23 meters/minReference
944.88 meters/minReference
Capacity
100.7 ciReference
10.4 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
4.2 qtsReference
Fuel
34.1 LReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging amps
10Reference
John Deere 40C Tracks
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.1 l/hourReference
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
2048 kgReference
1916 kgReference
General
Make & Model
GoldiniReference
Rollover protective structure
Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS.Reference
Country of manufacturer
ItalyReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
1,000@2,620 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic Wet DiscReference
Steering type
PowerReference
Hydraulics
Maximum operating pressure
2,176 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category I/INReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
1,399.8 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
199.9 cmReference
Overall Length
306.8 cmReference
Overall Width
110.2 cmReference
Overall weight
1,520 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
320/70R24Reference
Rear wheel tread range
35.1 to 49.9 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type
200/70R16Reference
Front Wheel tread range
33.4 to 47.5 inchesReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
10.4 LReference
Pressure
41.4 barReference
Valves
1Reference
Pump flow
16.1 lpmReference
Rear PTO Type
550Reference
MC Serial Numbers
1949
10001Reference
1950
11093Reference
1951
13374Reference
1952
15341Reference
Location:
Serial number plate located on the lower part of dash.Reference
John Deere MC Tracks
Length on ground
35 cmReference
Area on ground
0.2 m²Reference

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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