John Deere 5042 D vs Sonalika DI 740 III S3 vs New Holland 3230 TX Super Comparison

Engine

No. Of Cylinder

3

HP Category

42 HP

45 HP

Capacity CC

N/A

2780 CC

2500 CC

Engine Rated RPM

2100RPM

2000RPM

2200RPM

Cooling

Coolant cooled with overflow reservoir

Water Cooled

Air Filter

Dry type, Dual Element

Oil Bath Type With Pre Cleaner

Oil bath type with Pre-cleaner

PTO HP

35.7

36.12

41

Fuel Pump

N/A

Inline

Transmission

Type

Collarshift

Constant Mesh with Side Shifter

Constant Mesh AFD Side Shift

Clutch

Single / Dual clutch

Single/Dual clutch

Single Clutch/Double Clutch with IPTO lever*

Gear Box

8 Forward + 4 Reverse

8 Forward + 2 Reverse

8 Forward + 2 Reverse/ 8 Forward + 8 Reverse

Battery

12 V 88 AH

75 Ah

Alternator

12 V 40 A

12 V 36 A

35 Amp

Forward Speed

2.83 - 30.92 kmph

29.45 kmph

2.5 – 30.81 kmph

Reverse Speed

3.71 - 13.43 kmph

11.8 kmph

3.11 – 11.30 kmph

Brakes

Oil immersed disc Brakes

Dry Disc/Oil Immersed Brakes (optional)

Oil Immersed Multi Disc Brake

Steering

Type

Power Steering

Mechanical/Power Steering (optional)

Power Steering

Steering Column

N/A

Power Take Off

Type

Independent, 6 Splines

Multi Speed

Eptraa PTO, Reverse PTO & GSPTO

RPM

540@1600/2100 ERPM

540 540S, 540E

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Fuel Tank

Capacity

60 litre

55 litre

46 litre

Dimensions And Weight Of Tractor

Total Weight

1810 KG

1995 KG

1873 KG

Wheel Base

1970 MM

1975 MM

1900 MM

Overall Length

3410 MM

N/A

3330 MM

Overall Width

1810 MM

N/A

1790 MM

Ground Clearance

415 MM

425 MM

395 MM

Turning Radius With Brakes

2900 MM

N/A

2800 MM

Hydraulics

Lifting Capacity

1600 kg

2000 Kg

1800 Kg

3 point Linkage

Automatic depth and draft control

High precision

Automatic Depth and Draft Control, Mixed Control, Lift- O-Matic, Response Control, Multiple Sensitivity Control, Isolator Valve.

Wheels And Tyres

Wheel drive

2 WD

Front

6.00 x 16.8

6.00 x 16

6.00 x 16 /6.5 x 16

Rear

13.6 x 28

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Other Information

Accessories

Ballast Weight, Canopy, Drawbar, Hitch

TOOLS, BUMPER, TOP LINK, CANOPY, HITCH, DRAWBAR

Tools, Bumper, Top Link, Ballast Weight, Canopy, Drawbar, Hitch

Options

N/A

Synchro Shuttle 8F+8R, Potato Special Axle 48", Remote Valve, Paddy Special - Double Metal Face Sealing

Additional Features

High torque backup, Adjustable Front Axle, Mobile charger

High torque backup, High fuel efficiency

Heavy Duty Front Axle Support, Deluxe Driver Seat, Softek Clutch, Multisensing with DRC Valve, Tipping Trailer Pipe, 90 kg HD Front Bumper, Rear weight (32 kg each side), Neutral Safety Switch, Clutch Safety Lock, Antiglare Rear View Mirror, Semi Flat Platform

Warranty

5000 Hours/ 5Year

2000 HOURS OR 2Year

6000 Hours or 6Year

Status

Launched

Price

7.20-7.73 Lac*

6.57-6.97 Lac*

7.15 Lac*

Recently Asked Questions

Que. Which is the best tractor model between John Deere 5042 D, Sonalika DI 740 III S3, New Holland 3230 TX Super?

Ans. All the tractors are best in their respective areas. John Deere 5042 D tractor has 3 cylinder, 42 hp and engine capacity, the price of this tractor is 7.20 - 7.73 Lakh. Whereas Sonalika DI 740 III S3 tractor has 3 cylinder, 42 hp and 2780 engine capacity, the price of this tractor is 6.57 - 6.97 Lakh. And, New Holland 3230 TX Super tractor has 3 cylinder, 45 hp and 2500 engine capacity, the price of this tractor is 7.15 Lakh.

Que. Which tractor is the lowest price between John Deere 5042 D, Sonalika DI 740 III S3, New Holland 3230 TX Super?

Ans. John Deere 5042 D price is Rs. 7.20 - 7.73 Lakh, Sonalika DI 740 III S3 price is Rs. 6.57 - 6.97 Lakh, New Holland 3230 TX Super price is Rs. 7.15 Lakh

Que. What is the wheel drive of both John Deere 5042 D, Sonalika DI 740 III S3, New Holland 3230 TX Super?

Ans. The John Deere 5042 D is 2WD, Sonalika DI 740 III S3 is 2WD, New Holland 3230 TX Super is 2WD.

Que. Which tractor has more lifting capacity between John Deere 5042 D, Sonalika DI 740 III S3, New Holland 3230 TX Super?

Ans. The John Deere 5042 D has a lifting capacity of 1600 kg, Sonalika DI 740 III S3 has a lifting capacity of 2000 Kg, New Holland 3230 TX Super has a lifting capacity of 1800 Kg

Que. What is the steering type of John Deere 5042 D, Sonalika DI 740 III S3, New Holland 3230 TX Super?

Ans. The steering type of John Deere 5042 D is Power Steering, Sonalika DI 740 III S3 is Mechanical/Power Steering (optional), New Holland 3230 TX Super is Power Steering.

Que. What is the fuel tank capacity between John Deere 5042 D, Sonalika DI 740 III S3, New Holland 3230 TX Super?

Ans. The fuel tank capacity of John Deere 5042 D is 60 litre, Sonalika DI 740 III S3 is 55 litre, New Holland 3230 TX Super is 46 litre.

Que. What is the Engine Rated RPM of John Deere 5042 D, Sonalika DI 740 III S3, New Holland 3230 TX Super?

Ans. The Engine Rated RPM of John Deere 5042 D is 2100, Sonalika DI 740 III S3 is 2000, New Holland 3230 TX Super is 2200.

Que. John Deere 5042 D VS Sonalika DI 740 III S3 VS New Holland 3230 TX Super Which has more hp power?

Ans. John Deere 5042 D has 42 HP power, Sonalika DI 740 III S3 has 42 HP power, New Holland 3230 TX Super has 45 HP power.

Que. What is the gearbox type of John Deere 5042 D, Sonalika DI 740 III S3, New Holland 3230 TX Super?

Ans. John Deere 5042 D has 8 Forward + 4 Reverse gears, Sonalika DI 740 III S3 has 8 Forward + 2 Reverse gears, New Holland 3230 TX Super has 8 Forward + 2 Reverse/ 8 Forward + 8 Reverse gears.