John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2040 is a utility tractor that was made from 1972 to 1979. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor has a diesel engine with 3 cylinders and 40 horsepower, which is about average for its size. It can go forward in 8 different speeds and backward in 4 speeds.

This tractor is good for many farm jobs. It has a strong hitch that can lift up to 2,400 pounds, which is above average. The tractor weighs 4,806 pounds and is 131.1 inches long, 89.4 inches wide, and 52.4 inches tall. It has a power take-off (PTO) that spins at 540 rpm, useful for running other farm tools. The John Deere 2040 also has wet disc brakes and a Roll-Gard safety frame to protect the driver. It can hold 16.5 US gallons of fuel, so you can work for a long time without stopping.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 40 hp (29.8 kW)

Transmission: Collar shift with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4806 lb (2180 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 2040 (1972-1979) vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 2040 (1972-1979) is Average. It is greater than 37% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 2040 (1972-1979) is Average. It is greater than 50% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 2040 (1972-1979) is Average. It is greater than 47% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 2040 (1972-1979) is Average. It is greater than 61% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
164 ci (2.7 L)
Bore
4.02 in (102.1 mm)
Stroke
4.33 in (110.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2500
Power Output
40 hp (29.8 kW)

Transmission

Type
Collar shift with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc