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John Deere 1950 vs John Deere 2440

Verdict: John Deere 1950 vs John Deere 2440

The John Deere 1950 and the John Deere 2440 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 1950 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 61 hp. John Deere 2440 is the lighter machine (2,154 kg vs 5,798 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2440 holds more fuel (73.8 L vs 71.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 1950 is the newer design (1988 vs 1976). In short: choose the John Deere 1950 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2440 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 1950 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 2440 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
62 hp
61 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
The optional Power Synchron transmission adds a left-hand power shift to the basic transmission.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) with a left-hand hydraulic shuttle lever.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Steering
powerReference
Factories
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
71.9 LReference
73.8 LReference
Engine (net)
46.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
102 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)
46.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2500Reference
Torque
229.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil change
200 hReference
Drawbar (claimed)
39.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
37.6 kWReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
45.2 kWReference
Max power
37.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Power SynchronReference
Direction ReverserReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
power shuttleReference
Pressure
190.0 barReference
Pump flow
43.9 lpmReference
34.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2172Reference
540@2100Reference
PTO (claimed)
45.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
45.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed
41.2 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
215 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
215 cmReference
Weight
5798 to 6845 poundsReference
2154 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
2WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-36Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 14.5-20. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Length
376 cmReference
354 cmReference
Width
185 cmReference
176 cmReference
Height (cab)
243 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
64 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
2WD Front tread
125 to 205 cmReference
4WD Front tread
141 to 188 cmReference
Rear tread
130 to 199 cmReference
132 to 203 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
2629 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
2790 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
2945 kgReference
4WD Cab Shipping
3104 kgReference
Wheelbase
201 cmReference
Rear tire
16.9-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-28Reference
Height
155 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
258 cmReference
Shipping weight
2154 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
64 cmReference
Front tread
124 to 200 cmReference
1950 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
55Reference
Cab Charging amps
85Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
2440 Serial Numbers
1976
235210Reference
1977
258106Reference
1978
280789Reference
1979
305501Reference
1980
341000Reference
1981
362173Reference
1982
376746Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on right side of the 2440 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Test results
Fuel use
12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
2935 kgReference
Speeds

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.

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