John Deere 5042D
The John Deere 5042D is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 42 hp / 31.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 3.4 hp / 2.5 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 3990 lbs 1809 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 42 hp / 31.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 3.4 hp / 2.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
15.85 gal
60.0 L
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
3990 lbs
1809 kg
Overview
![]() | 2012 -
5D Series |
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2012 - | |
5D Series | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India | |
John Deere 5042D Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 5042D Transmission | |
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8-speed collar shift gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 5042D 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 |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. ROPS optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 15.85 gal
60.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 9.2 gal
34.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 9.2 gal
34.8 L |
Pump flow | 6.6 gpm
25.0 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.6 gpm
25.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3086 lbs
1399 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live *Optional, with two-stage clutch. | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2200 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 76.8 inches
195 cm |
Weight | 3990 lbs
1809 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 | 18.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 850-2500 |
Operating RPM | 1400-2300 |
Torque | 109.2 lb-ft
148.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 3.4 hp
2.5 kW |
Oil capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse collar shift gear
Type | collar shift gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 37 qts
35.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B) plus reverse (R) range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range. | |
With 13.6x28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5042D Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.0x16 |
Ag rear | 12.4x28 |
13.6x28 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 76.8 inches
195 cm |
Length | 131.3 inches
333 cm |
Width | 69.9 inches
177 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 87 inches
220 cm |
Weight | 3990 lbs
1809 kg |
Ground clearance | 16.3 inches
41 cm |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 5042D.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 5042D Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5042D.
Converted Equivalents:
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Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
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Direct Competitor Comparison
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