You can find a detailed comparison of the John Deere 3050 and the Ford 7840 below. You can also click on the model names in the first row to view more specifications for each model.
Weight
John Deere 30502WD: 9149.2 lbs 4WD: 10714.5 lbs
Ford 78402WD ROPS: 8079.9 lbs 4WD ROPS: 9138.1 lbs 2WD Cab: 9215.3 lbs 4WD Cab: 10273.5 lbs
Horsepower
John Deere 305090.6 HP
Ford 784090.1 HP
Lift Capacity
John Deere 30502WD: 8983.8 lbs 4WD: 10780.6 lbs, Front Lift Capacity: 3593.5 lbs
Ford 7840SL: 6208.2 lbs SL : 8238.7 lbs SLE: 6563.2 lbs SLE : 8708.2 lbs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 90.6 HP | 90.1 HP |
| Lift Capacity | 2WD: 8983.8 lbs 4WD: 10780.6 lbs, Front Lift Capacity: 3593.5 lbs | SL: 6208.2 lbs SL : 8238.7 lbs SLE: 6563.2 lbs SLE : 8708.2 lbs |
| Length | 183.9 in. | 176.0 in. |
| Height | 113.4 in. | Cab Height: 109.8 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2WD: 100.4 in. 4WD: 101.6 in. | 2WD: 105.9 in. 4WD: 102.8 in. |
| Max. Travel Speed | Forward: 18.0 MPH Reverse: 7.8 MPH | Forward: 19.1 MPH |
| Weight | 2WD: 9149.2 lbs 4WD: 10714.5 lbs | 2WD ROPS: 8079.9 lbs 4WD ROPS: 9138.1 lbs 2WD Cab: 9215.3 lbs 4WD Cab: 10273.5 lbs |
| Working Pressure | 2698.0 psi | — |
| Pump Flow | — | 17.4 GPM SLE: 20.0 GPM |
| Transmission Type | Two-speed power shift with hydraulic cerametallic disc clutch | Four-speed power shift with wet disc clutch |
| Drawbar Category | II/IIIN | II |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed-center constant pressure | Open center or closed center load sensing |
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