John Deere 2940

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2940 is a utility tractor made from 1980 to 1982. It's a 2WD tractor with power steering and a partial power shift transmission. This tractor has 16 forward gears and 8 reverse gears, giving it a total of 24 gears to choose from.

Under the hood, the 2940 has a John Deere diesel engine with 6 cylinders. The engine is very powerful for its class, with 81.6 hp at 2200 rpm. It has a very high engine displacement of 359 ci, which helps it perform well in tough jobs. The tractor is quite heavy, weighing 9435 lb, which gives it good stability. It has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 2400 lb, which is above average for similar tractors. The 2940 also has two PTO speeds: 540 rpm and 1000 rpm, making it versatile for different farm tools.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 82 hp (60.8 kW)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 9435 lb (4280 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 2940 Tractor

John Deere 2940 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 2940 is Above Average. It is greater than 73% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 2940 is Above Average. It is greater than 84% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 2940 is Above Average. It is greater than 87% 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 2940 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors