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John Deere 2800 vs John Deere 4040
Verdict: John Deere 2800 vs John Deere 4040
The John Deere 2800 and the John Deere 4040 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2800 leads on rated power with 92 hp against 91 hp. John Deere 2800 is the newer design (1993 vs 1978). In short: choose the John Deere 2800 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4040 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
92 hp
91 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
John DeereReference
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Manufacturer
ZetorReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Adds creeper to gears 1-5 of the Syncro-Range transmission. Creeper engaged by clutching and moving creeper control lever.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Original price
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$36,549 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )Reference
Drive
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4x4 HFWD 4WDReference
Differential lock
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pedal-actuated hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine (net)
68.6 kWReference
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Displacement
4.2 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 120 mmReference
108 x 121 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
68.6 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (claimed)
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57.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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57.1 kWReference
Pre-heating
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ether injectionReference
Compression
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16.7:1Reference
Idle RPM
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800-2400Reference
Operating RPM
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1500-2200Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity
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51.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
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22.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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67.7 kWReference
Max power
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57.1 kWReference
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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6-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
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4.25x4.75 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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16.7:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooled | 24 qtsReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
13 forward and 5 reverseReference
Clutch
325mm cerametallic dry discReference
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Transmission
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John Deere Syncro-Range CreeperReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
creeperReference
Pressure
185.0 barReference
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Valves
1Reference
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
60.0 lpmReference
87.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
top link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
4690 kgReference
2447 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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67.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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67.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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41.6 LReference
Capacity
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41.6 LReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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67.8 kWReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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850Reference
Battery options
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2 | 2Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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850Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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140.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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264 cmReference
Weight
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9630 to 10490 poundsReference
Front tire
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9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
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18.4-38Reference
Ag front
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12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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18.4R38Reference
Length
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389 cmReference
Width
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337 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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56 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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68 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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35 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
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86 by 2870 mmReference
Front tread
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127 to 231 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 300 cmReference
Shipping
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4368 kgReference
Operating
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4758 kgReference
Ballasted
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5484 kgReference
Steering wheel
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220 cmReference
John Deere 4040 attachments
4040 Serial Number Location
4040 Serial Numbers
1978
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1000Reference
1979
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3199Reference
1980
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6033Reference
1981
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8707Reference
1982
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11727Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 4040 Height
ROPS
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264 cmReference
Cab
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278 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
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23.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
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4170 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
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John DeereReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540/1,000 (1.375)Reference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
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closed centerReference
Remote Valves
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1 or 2Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category II/IReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
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389.1 cmReference
Overall Width
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243.8 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
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35.8 cmReference
Front axle clearance
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56.4 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Front Wheel tread range
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9.5L-15, 11L-15, 10.00-16, 7.50-18, 12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
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.