John Deere 2840

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2840 is a utility tractor that was manufactured between 1977 and 1979 in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Designed primarily for variety of farm tasks, it is equipped with a 5.4 L six-cylinder diesel engine and two transmission options: a 12/6 power shift and a 6/3 sliding gear. Offering power assist steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, it provides versatility and dependability. Having an open operator station, with an optional two-post Roll-Gard ROPS, along with a fuel capacity of 28 US gallons makes it suitable for longer working hours. Additional features include an independent PTO with hydraulic clutch and power outputs of 540 and 1000 rpm, enhancing its compatibility with various attachments.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 89 HP

Transmission: Two-speed power shift / Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 8700 lbs

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 2840 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 76% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 59% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 329 ci
Bore (in): 4.02 in
Stroke (in): 4.33 in
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 89 HP

Transmission

Type: Two-speed power shift / Sliding gear
Forward Gears: 12 (power shift) / 6 (sliding gear)
Reverse Gears: 6 (power shift) / 3 (sliding gear)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 160 in (406 cm)
Width (in): 90 in (228 cm)
Height (in): 74 in (steering wheel) / 73.6 in (overall)
Operating Weight (lb): 8700 lbs

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent with hydraulic clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540/1,000 rpm
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power assist
Coolant Capacity (qts): 5 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: 1979
Hitch Type: Category II
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station or two-post Roll-Gard ROPS (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center