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John Deere 4240 vs John Deere 6520 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4240 vs John Deere 6520 Premium
The John Deere 4240 and the John Deere 6520 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4240 leads on rated power with 111 hp against 110 hp. John Deere 6520 Premium is the lighter machine (5,080 kg vs 10,900 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). In short: choose the John Deere 4240 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6520 Premium 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
111 hp
110 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Adds creeper to gears 1-5 of the Syncro-Range transmission. Creeper engaged by clutching and moving creeper control lever.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$40,926 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )Reference
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Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WDReference
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Differential lock
pedal-actuated hydraulicReference
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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
Drawbar (tested)
69.6 kWReference
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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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Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
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Compression
17.0:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
800-2400Reference
850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
1300-2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
51.1 LReference
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Coolant capacity
28.4 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
82.8 kWReference
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Max power
69.1 kWReference
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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
Torque
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462.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Syncro-Range CreeperReference
AutoQuad IIReference
Gears
13 forward and 5 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
82.0 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
82.8 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
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Type
creeperReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
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Valves
1 or 2Reference
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Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
96.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IIINReference
Rear lift
3069 kgReference
6618 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
83.1 kWReference
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Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Capacities
Fuel
174.1 LReference
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Max capacity
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7994 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
270 cmReference
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Weight
10900 to 12395 poundsReference
5080 kgReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
16.9R24Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4R38Reference
Ag front
12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
18.4R38Reference
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Length
397 cmReference
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Width
287 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
56 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
68 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
36 cmReference
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Rack-and-pinion rear axle
86 by 2870 mmReference
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Front tread
127 to 237 cmReference
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Rear tread
167 to 294 cmReference
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Shipping
4944 kgReference
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Operating
5622 kgReference
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Ballasted
6391 kgReference
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Steering wheel
225 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
John Deere 4240 attachments
4240 Serial Number Location
4240 Serial Numbers
1978
1000Reference
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1979
7434Reference
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1980
14394Reference
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1981
20186Reference
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1982
25670Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
850Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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115Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 4240 Height
ROPS
269 cmReference
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Cab
300 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
28.8 l/hourReference
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Max pull
5647 kgReference
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Speeds
6520 Premium Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of main tractor frame.Reference
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.