John Deere7.6/10
John Deere 5042D PowerPro 2WD
Price on request ex-showroom
John Deere 5042D PowerPro 2WD vs Massey Ferguson 241 DI Maha Shakti — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the John Deere 5042D PowerPro 2WD (Price on request) and Massey Ferguson 241 DI Maha Shakti (₹ 6.33 Lakh – ₹ 6.84 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| John Deere 5042D PowerPro 2WD | Massey Ferguson 241 DI Maha Shakti | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹6,32,849 |
| Engine HP | 44 | 42 |
| PTO HP | — | 35.7 |
| Engine capacity | — | 2,500 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Gearbox | 8 forward + 4 reverse | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse / 10 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Collarshift | Sliding Mesh / Partial Constant Mesh |
| Brakes | Oil-immersed disc brakes | Oil Immersed Brakes |
| Steering | Power steering | Manual / Power Steering (optional) |
| Lifting capacity | 1,600 kg | 1,700 kg |
| Fuel tank | 60 litres | 47 litres |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 1,875 kg |
| Wheelbase | 1,970 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | — | 2 years / 2000 hours |
| Front tyre | — | 6.00 x 16 |
| Rear tyre | — | 12.4 x 28 / 13.6 x 28 |
Aglist Score — broken down
| John Deere 5042D PowerPro 2WD | Massey Ferguson 241 DI Maha Shakti | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 5.4 |
| Power & performance | — | 4.8 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| Build & durability | 8.9 | 9.7 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 7.5 | 6.2 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the John Deere 5042D PowerPro 2WD (7.6/10) edges out the Massey Ferguson 241 DI Maha Shakti (6.7/10).
John Deere 5042D PowerPro 2WD: Owners comparing a conventional 2WD tractor against existing cultivation and PTO equipment.
Massey Ferguson 241 DI Maha Shakti: Five to fifteen acre farms wanting the lowest running cost for cultivator, thresher and trolley work.
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