John Deere 2840 vs Massey Ferguson 491

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 2840

John Deere 2840

89 HP · 1977–1979

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Massey Ferguson 491

Massey Ferguson 491

89 HP · 2004–2006

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 2840 and the Massey Ferguson 491 deliver the same power: 89 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 491 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 1977 for the John Deere 2840.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 2840Massey Ferguson 491
Power89 HP89 HP
Production years1977–19792004–2006
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders64
Displacement5.4 L4.4 L
Weight3 946 kg—
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionPower shiftPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)12 / 612 / 4
Rear lift capacity—1 904 kg
Wheelbase246 cm236 cm
Length406 cm393 cm
Cab—Yes

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