SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 2840 vs Ford 6700
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 2840 and the Ford 6700. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere 28403945.0 kg (8697.2 lbs)
Ford 67003860.0 kg (8509.8 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 2840 Agricultural Tractors | Ford 6700 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 66.4 kW (89.1 HP) | — |
| Weight | 3945.0 kg (8697.2 lbs) | 3860.0 kg (8509.8 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Sliding gear | Two-speed power shift |
| Length | 406.0 cm (159.8 in.) | 386.0 cm (152.0 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM) | 36.7 LPM (9.7 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1977-1979 | 1977-1981 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | Ford |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 5391 cc (329.0 cu in.) | 4392 cc (268.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with hydraulic clutch | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1.000 RPM | 540 or 540/1.000 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2500 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Battery | Two 12V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 187.0 cm (73.6 in.) | 288.0 cm (Cab Height: 113.4 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 246.0 cm (96.9 in.) | 258.0 cm (101.6 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106.0 l (28.0 gal) | 178.0 l (28.0 gal (106.0 l) 47.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | 19.4 l (3.6 gal (13.7 l) With heater: 5.1 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 48.8 l (12.9 gal) | — |
| Final Drive | Planetary | Inboard planetary |
| Gears | 6 forward and 3 reverse | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 9.5 km/h (Forward: 17.6 MPH (28.3 km/h) Reverse: 5.9 MPH) | 14.0 km/h (Forward: 17.9 MPH (28.8 km/h) Reverse: 8.7 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc | — |
| Differential Lock | Mechanical rear | Mechanical rear |
| Drawbar Category | II | II |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station or two-post Roll-Gard ROPS | Open operator station or Cab |
| Hitch Type | Draft sensing | Top-link draft sensing |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-18 | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4-34 | Ag: 16.9-38 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | — |
| Valves | 2 | 1 or 2 |
| Lift Capacity | — | 1832.0 kg (4038.9 lbs) |
| Torque Power | — | 1400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 271.2 N·m (200.0 lb-ft) |
| Oil Capacity | — | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) |
| Transmission Model | — | Dual-Power |
| Working Pressure | — | 144.8 bar (2100.0 psi) |
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