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John Deere 3045B vs John Deere 940

Verdict: John Deere 3045B vs John Deere 940

The John Deere 3045B and the John Deere 940 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 940 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. John Deere 3045B is the lighter machine (1,999 kg vs 2,269 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3045B is the newer design (2018 vs 1980). In short: choose the John Deere 940 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 3045B 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 3045B Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 940 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
38 hp
39 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 11.2-28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Trailer brakes
pneumaticReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
65.9 LReference
Engine
33.6 kWReference
32.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.0 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 105 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
32.0 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Compression
18.5:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2400Reference
Idle RPM
750-2484Reference
Torque
164.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
29.0 LReference
7.0 LReference
Oil change
1000 hReference
Coolant capacity
9.3 LReference
10.5 LReference
Coolant change
2000 hReference
Operating RPM
1300-2400Reference
Starter power
3.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
28.5 kWReference
29.0 kWReference
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Pressure
160.0 barReference
190.0 barReference
Rear valves
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
20.4 lpmReference
23.1 lpmReference
Total flow
26.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
6.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Control
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1080 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
928 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/720 (35mm 6-spline)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
720@2020Reference
1000@2070Reference
Hydraulic system
40.9 LReference
Capacity
40.9 LReference
Rear lift
2212 kgReference
Front PTO
optionalReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
196 cmReference
188 cmReference
Weight
1999 kgReference
2269 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
11.2-28Reference
12.4-32Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 11.2-28Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 11-28Reference
Length
357 cmReference
350 cmReference
Width
177 cmReference
166 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
242 cmReference
239 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
210 cmReference
261 cmReference
Max weight
3499 kgReference
Ground clearance
30 cmReference
Front tread
130 cmReference
125 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
130 cmReference
135 to 185 cmReference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
9.5-36Reference
Shipping weight
2269 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
3045B Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging volts
14Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
90Reference
Charging amps
33Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
78.0 LReference

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.

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