John Deere 40

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 40 is a utility tractor that was made from 1953 to 1955. It has a 2WD chassis and a manual steering system. This tractor is powered by a John Deere gasoline engine with 2 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, producing 16.8 hp at 1850 rpm. It has a below-average engine displacement of 100.5 ci.

The John Deere 40 features a gear transmission with 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. It has a Category I rear hitch and a transmission PTO that runs at 540 rpm. The tractor measures 130.6 inches long, 89.8 inches wide, and 58.8 inches tall. It has agricultural tires on both front and rear. The open operator station and electric starter make it easy to use. Additional features include a dry disc clutch, oil bath air cleaner, and a 40-liter fuel tank. This compact utility tractor is suitable for various farm tasks and small-scale operations.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 17 hp (12.5 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Gasoline

John Deere 40 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 40 is Poor. It is greater than 5% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 40 is Below Average. It is greater than 26% 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 40 is Poor. It is greater than 7% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
100 ci (1.6 L)
Bore
4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Stroke
4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Rated RPM
1850
Power Output
17 hp (12.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
4
Reverse Gears
1
Total Gears
5

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual