John Deere 4040 vs Valmet 855
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 4040 and the Valmet 855 deliver the same power: 100 HP.
- The Valmet 855 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1978 for the John Deere 4040.
- The Valmet 855 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 4500 kg versus 1957 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 4040 | Valmet 855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1982 | 1989–1991 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 6.6 L | 4.4 L |
| Weight | — | 4 130 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 6 | 16 / 8 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 957 kg | 4 500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 264 cm | 232 cm |
| Length | 389 cm | 442 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |