Compare/John Deere 2651 vs John Deere 2940

John Deere 2651 vs John Deere 2940

Verdict: John Deere 2651 vs John Deere 2940

The John Deere 2651 and the John Deere 2940 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 81 hp. John Deere 2651 is the lighter machine (3,492 kg vs 4,279 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2651 is the newer design (1987 vs 1980). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

81 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

60.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

60.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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50.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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47.9 kWReference

Compression

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16.8:1Reference

Idle RPM

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800-2660Reference

Operating RPM

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1500-2500Reference

Torque

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318.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Coolant capacity

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18.9 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

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60.0 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

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60.5 kWReference

Max power

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47.9 kWReference

Transmission

Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference

John Deere TSS High-LowReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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61.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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60.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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59.8 LReference

Type

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partial power shiftReference

Capacity

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59.8 LReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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87.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1088 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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60.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

3492 kgReference

4279 kgReference

Shipping weight

3492 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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258 cmReference

Front tire

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10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

Length

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418 cmReference

Width

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229 cmReference

Height (hood)

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170 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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287 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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65 cmReference

Front tread

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160 to 238 cmReference

Rear tread

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175 to 231 cmReference

Operating

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4279 kgReference

Ballasted

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4830 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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997 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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33Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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88Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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125.9 LReference

2940 Serial Numbers

1980

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350000Reference

1981

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390496Reference

1982

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418953Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the front-right of the Deere 2940 frame, above the front axle.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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18.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3447 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.