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John Deere 4240S vs John Deere 5020

Verdict: John Deere 4240S vs John Deere 5020

The John Deere 4240S and the John Deere 5020 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5020 leads on rated power with 133 hp against 132 hp. John Deere 4240S is the lighter machine (5,261 kg vs 14,510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4240S is the newer design (1982 vs 1965). In short: choose the John Deere 5020 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4240S 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 4240S Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 5020 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
132 hp
133 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
5,806 row-cropReference
Steering
powerReference
Engine
Engine
98.4 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
8.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
121 x 127 mmReference
Power
98.4 kWReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
560.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12 (late)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
90.9 kWReference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity
19.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
31.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.711 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
105.4 kWReference
Max power
90.9 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,200Reference
Bore and stroke
4.75x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
16.5:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooled | 33 qtsReference
Transmission
Transmission
Synchro-RangeReference
John Deere Syncro-RangeReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
dry discReference
forward and reverse options
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
closed centerReference
partially synchronizedReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
96.1 lpmReference
83.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
III/IIReference
Rear lift
5640 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
104.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
105.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
Capacity
60.6 LReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1900Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
95.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
5261 kgReference
14510 to 17350 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
9.50-20Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4-38 (row-crop)Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 24.5-32 (standard)Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
Length
466 cmReference
437 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
243 cmReference
Height (cab)
291 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
315 cmReference
249 cmReference
Shipping weight
5261 kgReference
Rear tread
152 to 207 cmReference
152 to 304 cmReference
Wheelbase
264 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
209 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
Front tread
163 to 207 cmReference
Shipping
7339 kgReference
Operating
7869 kgReference
Ballasted
8904 kgReference
4240S Serial Number Location
4240S Serial Numbers
1982
345029Reference
1983
346464Reference
1984
347542Reference
1985
348359Reference
1986
349009Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
88Reference
Capacities
Fuel
257.4 LReference
5020 Serial Numbers
1966
12000Reference
1967
15550Reference
1968
20399Reference
1969
24039Reference
1970
26624Reference
1971
30003Reference
1972
30613Reference
Final
31130Reference
Questions
Test results
Fuel use
34.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
6780 kgReference
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
Remote Valves
1 or 2Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IIReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
209.3 cmReference
Overall Length
437.6 cmReference
Overall Width
243.3 cmReference
Front axle clearance
43.9 cmReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
powerReference

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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