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John Deere 5039C vs John Deere 840
Verdict: John Deere 5039C vs John Deere 840
The John Deere 5039C and the John Deere 840 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 34 hp. John Deere 5039C is the lighter machine (1,730 kg vs 2,269 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5039C is the newer design (2015 vs 1976). 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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John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
34 hp
34 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
powerReference
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Final drives
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planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.0 LReference
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Engine
29.1 kWReference
28.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power
29.1 kWReference
28.0 kWReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2400Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
2.5 kWReference
3.0 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Operating RPM
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1300-2400Reference
Oil capacity
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7.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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10.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
25.4 kWReference
25.0 kWReference
Type
collar shift gearReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Pump flow
20.1 lpmReference
23.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
17.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
1000 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1575Reference
1000@2070Reference
Hydraulic system
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40.9 LReference
Capacity
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40.9 LReference
Rear lift
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2212 kgReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Front PTO
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optionalReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
186 cmReference
188 cmReference
Weight
1730 kgReference
2269 kgReference
Front tire
6.0x16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4x28Reference
12.4-32Reference
Ag front
6.0x16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6x28Reference
12.4-28Reference
Length
292 cmReference
350 cmReference
Width
173 cmReference
166 cmReference
Ground clearance
37 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
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239 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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261 cmReference
Shipping weight
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2269 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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53 cmReference
Front tread
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125 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
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135 to 185 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
33Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
88Reference
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Batteries
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2Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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78.0 LReference
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.


