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John Deere 4840 vs John Deere 7530 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4840 vs John Deere 7530 Premium
The John Deere 4840 and the John Deere 7530 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4840 leads on rated power with 181 hp against 180 hp. John Deere 7530 Premium is the lighter machine (6,622 kg vs 14,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7530 Premium is the newer design (2007 vs 1978). In short: choose the John Deere 4840 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 7530 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
181 hp
180 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Clutchless shift-on-the-move power shift between all eight forward and four reverse gears. Inching pedal provided for hooking up implements and other precision work.Reference
The IVT is operated with a right-hand speed control lever and left-hand reverser lever. The speed control lever is used to select speed in one of two ranges. A dial on the lever sets the maximum speed for the range. If a maximum speed of 2 kph or less is selected then the transmission will shift into creeper mode with a minimum speed of 0.05 kph.Reference
Differential lock
pedal-actuated hydraulicReference
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Factories
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Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Original price
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$135,731 (2010)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
117.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
112.8 kWReference
106.5 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
17.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
800-2400Reference
850-2250Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
1300-2100Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
35.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
134.7 kWReference
117.5 kWReference
Max power
112.8 kWReference
106.5 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6-cylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference
2,100 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
4.5,625x4.75 inchesReference
4.19x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
15.5:1Reference
17.0:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooled | 40 qtsReference
liquid-cooledReference
Fuel tank
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350.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
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134.2 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
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134.2 kWReference
Torque
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870.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1600Reference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Engine torque at rated speed
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291.2 kgReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere IVTReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
75.7 LReference
56.0 LReference
forward and reverse options
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
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Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
134.2 kWReference
114.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
134.7 kWReference
131.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
62.5 LReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Capacity
62.5 LReference
414.4 ciReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
3762 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
540E/1000/1000E (optional)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
135.4 kWReference
130.2 kWReference
Pressure
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216.2 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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4808 kgReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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1000 (optional)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
389.9 LReference
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Max capacity
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12299 kgReference
Crankcase oil volume
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20.8 qtsReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
268 cmReference
Weight
14900 to 18000 poundsReference
6622 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
16.9R28Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4R42Reference
Ag front
9.50-20Reference
16.9R28Reference
Ag rear
18.4-42Reference
18.4R42Reference
Length
449 cmReference
479 cmReference
Width
299 cmReference
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Height (cab)
297 cmReference
304 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
66 cmReference
57 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
71 cmReference
63 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
37 cmReference
53 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
99 by 2997 mmReference
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Front tread
147 to 254 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 334 cmReference
152 to 302 cmReference
Shipping
6758 kgReference
6622 kgReference
Operating
8164 kgReference
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Ballasted
9239 kgReference
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Rear axle
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91 by 2806 mmReference
Max Drawbar
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2449 kgReference
Max front axle
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7098 kgReference
Max rear axle
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9498 kgReference
4840 Serial Number Location
4840 Serial Numbers
1978
1000Reference
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1979
4233Reference
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1980
7539Reference
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1981
11042Reference
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1982
14933Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Battery options
2 | 2Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
42.8 l/hourReference
34.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
7850 kgReference
6955 kgReference
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
SCV control
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JOYSTICKReference
Country of manufacturer
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GermanyReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 (1.75)Reference
1,000 RPMReference
PTO Power
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153 hpReference
Front PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
closed center, pressure and flow compensatedReference
Remote Valves
2 or 3Reference
2 to 4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category III/IIINReference
Category IIIReference
Capacity Valves
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24 valvesReference
Maximum operating pressure
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3,135 psiReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
297.2 cmReference
304.5 cmReference
Overall Height
297.2 cmReference
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Overall Length
449.6 cmReference
479.8 cmReference
Overall Width
243.8 cmReference
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Drawbar clearance
37.8 cmReference
53.8 cmReference
Front axle clearance
66 cmReference
57.7 cmReference
Overall weight
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6,622.4 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
18.4-38, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-38, 18.4-42 inchReference
60 to 119.2 (long axle) inchesReference
Front Wheel tread range
11.00-16, 10.00-16, 14L-16.1, 16.5L-16.1, 9.50-20Reference
60 to 88 inchesReference
Rear Wheel Type
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18.4R42Reference
Front Wheel Type
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16.9R28Reference
Speeds
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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Differential hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
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Hydrostatic PowerReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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ComfordGard cab standard.Reference
Seat Suspension
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TRUEReference
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.