John Deere 5042C Specs ( 2015-Present )
Overview
The John Deere 5042C is a 2WD farm tractor manufactured in Pune, India, since 2015, featuring a 2.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 42 hp. It is equipped with an 8-speed collar shift transmission, an open operator station, and a Category II rear hitch with a 2205 lb lift capacity.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Output:
The John Deere 3029D diesel engine displacement is 179 cubic inches and is rated at 2100 RPM, delivering a claimed PTO output of 36 hp.
Transmission Configuration:
The 8-speed collar shift gear transmission provides eight forward and two reverse gears across two ranges, necessitating a complete stop and clutch use for all shifts.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The open center hydraulic system provides a 5.3 gpm pump flow and supports a Category II rear lift system rated for 2205 lbs at the ends.
Production
| Description | Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17.8:1 |
| Description | John Deere 3029D / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179 ci (2.9 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Power | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter power | 3.4 hp (2.5 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 36 hp (26.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (A/B). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed collar shift gear |
| Type | collar shift gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 5.3 gpm (20.1 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1575 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 88 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 14.8 inches (37 cm) |
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| Length | 115.2 inches (292 cm) |
| Weight | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 73.6 inches (186 cm) |
| Width | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.0x16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4x28 |
| Weight | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 73.6 inches (186 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.0x16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4x28 |
Speeds
| Description | With 13.6x28 rear tires. |
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