John Deere 4840 vs New Holland 8870A

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 4840

John Deere 4840

200 HP · 1978–1982

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New Holland 8870A

New Holland 8870A

200 HP · 2001–2003

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 4840 and the New Holland 8870A deliver the same power: 200 HP.
  • The New Holland 8870A is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 1978 for the John Deere 4840.
  • The New Holland 8870A offers a higher rear lift capacity: 6718 kg versus 3762 kg.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 4840New Holland 8870A
Power200 HP200 HP
Production years1978–19822001–2003
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement7.6 L7.5 L
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionPower shiftPower shift
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 416 / 9
Rear lift capacity3 762 kg6 718 kg
Wheelbase300 cm300 cm
Length449 cm538 cm
CabYesYes

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