John Deere 40C

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 40C is a utility tractor built for everyday farm tasks. It has a 4x4 drive system, which means it can handle tough terrain. The tractor uses a manual steering system and has a synchronized transmission with 12 forward gears. This gives the driver good control over the tractor's speed and power.

Under the hood, the 40C has a John Deere LDW 1603 engine. This engine runs on gasoline and has two cylinders. It's liquid-cooled, which helps keep it running smoothly. The engine puts out 38 horsepower, which is above average for its size. It's a compact tractor, measuring 120.8 inches long, 43.4 inches wide, and 78.7 inches tall. Despite its small size, it weighs 4,500 pounds, making it sturdy and stable. The 40C comes with standard agricultural tires and a rear hitch, making it ready for various farm attachments.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 38 hp (28.3 kW)

Transmission: Synchronized

Drive Type: MFWD 4WD

Operating Weight: 4500 lb (2041 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

John Deere 40C vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 40C is Average. It is greater than 35% 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 40C is Average. It is greater than 47% 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 40C 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 40C 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
Model
LDW 1603
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural aspiration
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
38 hp (28.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Synchronized
Forward Gears
12
Total Gears
12

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
MFWD 4WD
Steering Type
Manual