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John Deere 540A vs John Deere 540B
Verdict: John Deere 540A vs John Deere 540B
The John Deere 540A and the John Deere 540B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 540A leads on rated power with 104 hp against 96 hp. John Deere 540A is the lighter machine (5,828 kg vs 8,470 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 540A for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 540B 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
104 hp
96 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Factories
Welland, Ontario, CanadaReference
Welland, Ontario, CanadaReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
hydraulic frontReference
hydraulic front and rearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
77.6 kWReference
71.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
70.1 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.4 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
70.1 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
77.6 kWReference
71.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.7:1Reference
16.7:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Torque
325.4 NmReference
366.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
30.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
30.3 LReference
Fuel tank
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159.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
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Capacities
Fuel
159.0 LReference
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Front diff.
30.3 LReference
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Rear axle
17.0 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
126.4 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
262 cmReference
269 cmReference
Weight
5828 kgReference
8470 kgReference
Front tire
18.4-26Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-26Reference
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Industrial front
28.1-26Reference
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Industrial rear
28.1-26Reference
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Height (ROPS)
289 cmReference
292 cmReference
Operating weight
5828 kgReference
8470 kgReference
Length
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615 cmReference
Width
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263 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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John Deere 540B attachments
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.


