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John Deere 4240 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6520 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4240 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6520 Premium
The John Deere 4240 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 6520 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 110 hp. John Deere 4240 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (4,952 kg vs 5,080 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6520 Premium is the newer design (2001 vs 1978). 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
110 hp
110 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
4240
row-cropReference
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4240 Hi-Crop
high-clearanceReference
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Engine
Displacement
7.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Compression
17.0:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Coolant capacity
28.4 LReference
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Fuel tank
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207.0 LReference
Engine (net)
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82.0 kWReference
Rated Power (net)
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82.0 kWReference
Idle RPM
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850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
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1300-2300Reference
Torque
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462.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
AutoQuad IIReference
Type
full power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
82.0 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Pump flow
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96.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
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II/IIINReference
Rear lift
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6618 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540/1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
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Weight
4952 kgReference
5080 kgReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
16.9R24Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4R38Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
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Length
397 cmReference
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Width
242 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
256 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
300 cmReference
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Shipping weight
4952 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
104 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
76 cmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 16.9R24. Rear: 18.4R38Reference
Max front axle
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4199 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6500 kgReference
Speeds
6520 Premium Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of main tractor frame.Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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115Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
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7994 kgReference
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.