The John Deere 5042C tractor has 36 hp engine horsepower and 36 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower36 hp
PTO horsepower36 hp
Drawbar horsepower36 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque109.2 lb-ft
Operating weight3,814 lb
John Deere 5042C Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
36 hp
PTO horsepower
36 hp
Drawbar horsepower
36 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,100 rpm
Engine torque
109.2 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.9 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
a 2.9L 3-cylinder
Operating weight
3,814 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
36 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
36 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
36 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,814 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 5042C Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 5042C has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 5042C’s practical rating is 36 hp, which fits larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements.
Drawbar note
Use 36 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 36 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 5042C.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 5042C pairs 36 hp with 3,814 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 5042C uses engine model a 2.9L 3-cylinder, 2.9 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 2,100 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 5042C combines 109.2 lb-ft of torque with a 2,100 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a lower-speed tractor engine setup.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
