J.I. Case 2594 (DT) or John Deere 4840?

Which should you choose?

On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the J.I. Case 2594 (DT): three-point lift. On features, the John Deere 4840 is ahead on drive.

  • The J.I. Case 2594 (DT) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 62% (2,338 kg / 5,154 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The John Deere 4840 suits heavy draft work (ploughing, cultivating) better on this data: four-wheel drive.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for J.I. Case 2594 (DT) and John Deere 4840, with the call on each
Question2594 (DT)4840Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?135.8 kW (182.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2594”134.7 kW (180.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4840”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 2594 (DT) and the 4840.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 2594 (DT) and the 4840.
Which pumps more oil for implements?87.1 L/min (23.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4840”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 2594 (DT).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?6,100 kg (13,448 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2594”3,762 kg (8,294 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4840”AheadThe J.I. Case 2594 (DT) has 62% more lift (2,338 kg / 5,154 lb) than the John Deere 4840 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?7,430 kg (16,380 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2594”6,758 kg (14,899 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4840”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 2594 (DT) and the 4840.
Which has the wider choice of gears?12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2594”8 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4840”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 2594 (DT) and the 4840.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2594”30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4840”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers more PTO speeds?1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case 2594”1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4840”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case 2594”independentTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4840”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case 2594”Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4840”AheadThe John Deere 4840 is available with four-wheel drive; the J.I. Case 2594 (DT) is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1984–19851978–1982Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The J.I. Case 2594 (DT) is newer: production began 6 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The J.I. Case 2594 (DT) has 62% more lift (2,338 kg / 5,154 lb) than the John Deere 4840 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The John Deere 4840 is available with four-wheel drive; the J.I. Case 2594 (DT) is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • The J.I. Case 2594 (DT) is newer: production began 6 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm).
  • Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources