Compare/John Deere 2940 vs John Deere 4010

John Deere 2940 vs John Deere 4010

Verdict: John Deere 2940 vs John Deere 4010

The John Deere 2940 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 2940 is the lighter machine (4,279 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 2940 is the newer design (1980 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

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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

Factories

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MexicoReference

Steering

—

power assistReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

50.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

47.9 kWReference

53.6 kWReference

Displacement

5.9 LReference

6.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

105 x 121 mmReference

Compression

16.8:1Reference

9.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

800-2660Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2500Reference

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Torque

318.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

22.7 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

60.0 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Power at rated engine speed

60.5 kWReference

62.6 kWReference

Max power

47.9 kWReference

53.6 kWReference

Fuel tank

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128.7 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

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

John Deere TSS High-LowReference

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

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 (claimed)

61.1 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

60.5 kWReference

62.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

59.8 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

59.8 LReference

47.84 ciReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

49.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1088 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

60.7 kWReference

57.2 kWReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

125.9 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

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2.1 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

258 cmReference

145 cmReference

Weight

4279 kgReference

6525 to 7100 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

418 cmReference

381 cmReference

Width

229 cmReference

220 cmReference

Height (hood)

170 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

287 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

65 cmReference

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Front tread

160 to 238 cmReference

21 to 46 cmReference

Rear tread

175 to 231 cmReference

152 to 223 cmReference

Operating

4279 kgReference

3220 kgReference

Ballasted

4830 kgReference

4352 kgReference

Max Drawbar

997 kgReference

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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

Rear tire

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15.5-38Reference

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

Ag front

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7.50-15Reference

Ag rear

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23.1-26Reference

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

2940 Serial Numbers

1980

350000Reference

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1981

390496Reference

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1982

418953Reference

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Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

floating (24V)Reference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

33Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

2 (diesel)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

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435 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

18.9 l/hourReference

20.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

3447 kgReference

3176 kgReference

Speeds

Variants

4010

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ag tractorReference

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.