John Deere 2040

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2040 is a utility tractor available in 2WD or 4WD configurations, part of the 2040 series and produced between 1980 and 1982 in Mannheim, Germany. It features a John Deere 2.9L three-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 179.0 cubic inches, delivering 40 HP at 2500 RPM. The tractor is equipped with a partially synchronized transmission offering 8 forward and 4 reverse gears and is capable of reaching a forward speed of 16.3 mph and a reverse speed of 7.3 mph. It is designed with power assist steering and hydraulic wet disc brakes. This model includes a two-post Roll-Gard ROPS cabin and can be fitted with the optional John Deere 175 loader.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 40

Transmission: Partially synchronized

Operating Weight: 2WD: 4806, 4WD: 5776

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 2400 (at 24 in)

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John Deere 2040 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 37% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Excellent

Greater than 94% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 71% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: John Deere
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Natural aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 179
Bore (in): 4.17
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 40

Transmission

Type: Partially synchronized
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 131.1
Width (in): 89.4
Height (in): 52.4 (hood height)
Operating Weight (lb): 2WD: 4806, 4WD: 5776

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Power assist
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1982
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 2400 (at 24 in)
Operator Station Type: Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center