John Deere 2240

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2240 is a utility tractor that was designed with a 4x2 two-wheel-drive chassis and is outfitted with a power-assist steering system. It comes equipped with a liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder John Deere 3179DL diesel engine, having a displacement of 179 cubic inches and producing 55 horsepower. The engine operates within an RPM range of 1500 to 2500, with a rated RPM of 2500, and features a compression ratio of 16.2:1. This model offers a collar shift transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears, which is complemented by a two-speed power shift function, providing versatility for various applications. The tractor dimensions are 134.8 inches in length, 63 inches in width, and 78 inches in height to the exhaust. The 2240 model rides on agricultural tires, with the tractor's operating weight coming in at 4950 pounds. At the rear, it includes a three-point hitch of category II/I, though the hitch's lift capacity is unspecified. With an open operator station and an electric starter system, the John Deere 2240 is set up for a variety of farming tasks. It also has a closed-center hydraulic system and other features such as a Hi-Lo transmission and a dry air cleaner. |
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 55 |

Transmission: Collar shift with two-speed power shift |

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4950 |

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 2240 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 53% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 43% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
3179DL |
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled |
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated |
Cylinders
3
Displacement (ci)
179
Bore (in)
4.19 |
Stroke (in)
4.33 |
Rated RPM
2500
Power Output (hp)
55 |

Transmission

Type
Collar shift with two-speed power shift |
Forward Gears
16 |
Reverse Gears
8 |
Total Gears
Unknown |

Dimensions

Length (in)
134.8 |
Width (in)
63 |
Height (in)
78 |
Operating Weight (lb)
4950 |

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power assist
Coolant Capacity (qts)
11.2 |
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
Unknown |
Rear Tire Width (in)
Unknown |
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural |
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
Three-point hitch |
Hitch Category
II/I |
Hitch Position
Rear |
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open |
Starter Type
Electric Starter |
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center |