Compare/John Deere 2040 vs John Deere 990

John Deere 2040 vs John Deere 990

Verdict: John Deere 2040 vs John Deere 990

The John Deere 2040 and the John Deere 990 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2040 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. John Deere 990 is the lighter machine (2,594 kg vs 4,060 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 990 is the newer design (2000 vs 1976). In short: choose the John Deere 2040 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 990 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

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

40 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

62.5 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

24.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

84 x 90 mmReference

Compression

16.7:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2500Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.6 LReference

5.8 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

30.5 kWReference

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Max power

24.5 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 | 1,300-2,500 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x4.33 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

16.8:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled | 19 qtsReference

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Engine (gross)

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30.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

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28.7 kWReference

Power (net)

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28.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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30.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Idle RPM

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925-2875Reference

Starter power

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2.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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20.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

8 forward and 4 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverseReference

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Transmission

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Collar ShiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

26.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

30.5 kWReference

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Type

collar shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Valves

1Reference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1088 kgReference

713 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

Clutch

dry 10-inch discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

28.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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20.8 LReference

Pressure

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156.0 barReference

Pump flow

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32.2 lpmReference

Total flow

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49.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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17.0 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

2177 kgReference

571 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

333 cmReference

312 cmReference

Width

227 cmReference

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Height (hood)

133 cmReference

137 cmReference

Shipping weight

1841 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Front tread

125 to 201 cmReference

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Rear tread

125 to 185 cmReference

117 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.5-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Height (ROPS)

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213 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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122 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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136 cmReference

2WD

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1176 kgReference

4WD

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1440 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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374 kgReference

Max front axle

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2500 kgReference

Max rear axle

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2400 kgReference

2040 Serial Number Location

2040 Serial Numbers

1976

179963Reference

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1977

221555Reference

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1978

266057Reference

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1979

304165Reference

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1980

350000Reference

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1981

392026Reference

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1982

419145Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery size

55 AHReference

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Charging amps

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20Reference

Battery CCA

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650Reference

Test results

Fuel use

9.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2101 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Capacities

Capacity

239.2 ciReference

20.8 LReference

Fuel

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32.2 LReference

Power

Rated Power

70 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540, 1,000Reference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,466 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

265.9 cmReference

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Overall Height

265.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

207 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

2WD:25 inchesReference

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John Deere 990 attachments

990 Serial Numbers

2000

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190001Reference

2001

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290002Reference

2002

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291001Reference

2003

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391001Reference

2004

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590001Reference

2005

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690001Reference

2006

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790001Reference

2007

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890001Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the rear of the 990, below the PTO.Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 8B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 8B BackhoeReference

Transport height

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205 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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337 cmReference

Loading height

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208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1003 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1003 kgReference

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.