Claas Arion 420 vs John Deere 4040
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Claas Arion 420 and the John Deere 4040 deliver the same power: 100 HP.
- The Claas Arion 420 is the more recent model: production started in 2009, versus 1978 for the John Deere 4040.
Full specs comparison
| Claas Arion 420 | John Deere 4040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Production years | 2009–2024 | 1978–1982 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Displacement | 4.5 L | 6.6 L |
| Weight | 4 898 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 16 / 6 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 957 kg |
| Wheelbase | 256 cm | 264 cm |
| Length | 444 cm | 389 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |