Compare/John Deere 2840 vs John Deere 4010

John Deere 2840 vs John Deere 4010

Verdict: John Deere 2840 vs John Deere 4010

The John Deere 2840 and the John Deere 4010 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 81 hp. John Deere 2840 is the lighter machine (3,946 kg vs 6,525 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2840 is the newer design (1977 vs 1960). 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

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Synchro-Range requires the tractor to be stopped and clutch depressed to select one of four shift stations. Once a station is selected the tractor can be shifted on the move between the two forward gears (and single reverse in stations 1, 2, and 3) by using the clutch.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

power assistReference

Factories

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MexicoReference

Variants

3130

similar John Deere modelReference

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4010

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ag tractorReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

48.4 kWReference

53.6 kWReference

Displacement

5.4 LReference

6.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

105 x 121 mmReference

Air cleaner

paper elementsReference

oil bathReference

Compression

17.0:1Reference

9.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Coolant capacity

4.7 LReference

22.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

60.1 kWReference

62.6 kWReference

Max power

48.4 kWReference

53.6 kWReference

Fuel tank

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128.7 LReference

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 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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2.68x2.83 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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16.4:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

sliding gearReference

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

Gears

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 3 reverseReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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8 F and 3 RReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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spur gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

60.1 kWReference

62.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

48.8 LReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

48.8 LReference

47.84 ciReference

Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

49.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

draft sensingReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

56.9 kWReference

57.2 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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59.7 kWReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

106.0 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

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2.1 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

246 cmReference

145 cmReference

Weight

3946 kgReference

6525 to 7100 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

7.50-15Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

23.1-26Reference

Length

406 cmReference

381 cmReference

Width

228 cmReference

220 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

187 cmReference

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Operating weight

3946 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4762 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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Front tread

175 to 238 cmReference

21 to 46 cmReference

Rear tread

154 to 228 cmReference

152 to 223 cmReference

4010 Wheel

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industrial tractorReference

Row-crop Wheelbase

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245 cmReference

Standard Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

Row-crop Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Standard Ag front

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7.50-18Reference

Row-crop Ag rear

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15.5-38Reference

Standard Ag rear

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18.4-30Reference

Rear axle

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79 mmReference

Row-crop Shipping

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2959 kgReference

Standard Shipping

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3166 kgReference

Operating

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3220 kgReference

Ballasted

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4352 kgReference

John Deere 2840 attachments

2840 Serial Number Location

2840 Serial Numbers

1977

214909Reference

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1978

264711Reference

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1979

304654Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

floating (24V)Reference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Batteries

2Reference

2 (diesel)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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435 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

19.7 l/hourReference

20.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

3803 kgReference

3176 kgReference

Speeds

4010 Serial Number Location

4010 Serial Numbers

1961

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1000Reference

1962

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20201Reference

1963

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38200Reference

Final

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59316Reference

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS.Reference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Power

Rated Power

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18 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,100 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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111.8 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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199.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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259.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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113 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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24.9 cmReference

Turning radius

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297.2 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag - 8-16 | Lawn/turf - 29x12.50-15 | Industrial- 10-16.5Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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8-16 inchReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag - 6-12 | Lawn/turf - 22x9.00-12 | Industrial- 5.70-12Reference

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.