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John Deere 2240 vs John Deere 70 Standard
Verdict: John Deere 2240 vs John Deere 70 Standard
The John Deere 2240 and the John Deere 70 Standard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. John Deere 70 Standard is the lighter machine (3,345 kg vs 4,255 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2240 is the newer design (1976 vs 1954). 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
50 hp
50 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference
With 15-30 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
power assistReference
powerReference
Total built
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336 (LP-gas)Reference
Variants
70
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row-cropReference
2240
utilityReference
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2240-O
orchardReference
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70S
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standard treadReference
70HC
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high-cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
62.5 LReference
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Drawbar (tested)
29.5 kWReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
156 x 162 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.2:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
1125Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2500Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
10.6 LReference
26.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
37.6 kWReference
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Max power
29.5 kWReference
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Belt (claimed)
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37.3 kWReference
Firing order
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1-2Reference
Starter
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Gasoline pony engineReference
Oil capacity
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6.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Hi-LoReference
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Clutch
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mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
37.3 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
37.6 kWReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Pump flow
34.1 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
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Rear lift
1017 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
34.9 kWReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
188 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
4255 to 4950 poundsReference
3345 kgReference
Front tire
6.50-16Reference
6.50x18Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
15-30Reference
Ag front
6.50-16Reference
7.50x18Reference
Ag rear
13.6-28Reference
18-26Reference
Length
342 cmReference
329 cmReference
Width
160 cmReference
220 cmReference
Height (hood)
133 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
198 cmReference
222 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
52 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
125 to 201 cmReference
132 to 172 cmReference
Rear tread
124 to 195 cmReference
157 to 152 cmReference
Shipping
1930 kgReference
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Operating
2245 kgReference
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Ballasted
3329 kgReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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205 cmReference
Shipping weight
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3345 kgReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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64 cmReference
Rear axle
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79 by 2200 mmReference
2240 Serial Number Location
2240 Serial Numbers
1976
179298Reference
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1977
221716Reference
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1978
277267Reference
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1979
305307Reference
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1980
337767Reference
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1981
392292Reference
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1982
418608Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Batteries
2Reference
1 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Test results
Fuel use
12.9 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2464 kgReference
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Speeds
70 Standard Serial Number Location
70 Standard Serial Numbers
1954
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7014800Reference
1955
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7014803Reference
1956
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7031300Reference
Final
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7043757Reference
Capacities
Diameter
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32 cmReference
RPM
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1125Reference
Speed
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1155.19 meters/minReference
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.


