Compare/John Deere 1840 vs John Deere 70V

John Deere 1840 vs John Deere 70V

Verdict: John Deere 1840 vs John Deere 70V

The John Deere 1840 and the John Deere 70V are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 70V is the lighter machine (1,850 kg vs 2,483 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 70V is the newer design (2002 vs 1979). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

GoldiniReference

Four synchronized gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Engine

Fuel tank

95.0 LReference

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Engine (net)

52.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

2.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

94 x 100 mmReference

Power (net)

52.2 kWReference

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Compression

16.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

800-2660Reference

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Operating RPM

1300-2500Reference

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Torque

230.5 NmReference

205.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1700Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Engine (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

254mm hydraulic dry discReference

Transmission

Hi-LoReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

open centerReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

I/INReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/540EReference

Pump flow

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39.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1999 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

227 cmReference

196 cmReference

Weight

2483 kgReference

1850 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.5/80-15Reference

Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

9.5-24Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

373 cmReference

339 cmReference

Height (hood)

157 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.5/80-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

Height

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206 cmReference

John Deere 1840 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Variants

70F

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orchardReference

70V

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vineyardReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.