John Deere 5042C
The John Deere 5042C is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 42 hp 31.3 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 3814 lbs 1730 kg.
Engine Power
42 hp
31.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11.9 gal
45.0 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
3814 lbs
1730 kg
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Overview
![]() | 2015 -
5C Series |
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2015 - | |
5C Series | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India | |
John Deere 5042C Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 11.9 gal
45.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 5042C Transmission | |
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8-speed collar shift gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 5042C Power | |
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Engine | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 5.3 gpm
20.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.7 gpm
17.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2205 lbs
1000 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1575 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 73.6 inches
186 cm |
Weight | 3814 lbs
1730 kg |
Front tire | 6.0x16 |
Rear tire | 12.4x28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 88 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 3029D |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 179 ci
2.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Power | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
Compression | 17.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 3.4 hp
2.5 kW |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse collar shift gear
Type | collar shift gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (A/B). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range. | |
With 13.6x28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5042C Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.0x16 |
Ag rear | 12.4x28 |
13.6x28 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 73.6 inches
186 cm |
Length | 115.2 inches
292 cm |
Width | 68.5 inches
173 cm |
Weight | 3814 lbs
1730 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.8 inches
37 cm |
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