Compare/John Deere 3135 vs John Deere 4040

John Deere 3135 vs John Deere 4040

Verdict: John Deere 3135 vs John Deere 4040

The John Deere 3135 and the John Deere 4040 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 91 hp. John Deere 4040 is the newer design (1978 vs 1977). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

91 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Adds creeper to gears 1-5 of the Syncro-Range transmission. Creeper engaged by clutching and moving creeper control lever.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

pedal-actuated hydraulicReference

Original price

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$36,549 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )Reference

Drive

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4x4 HFWD 4WDReference

Engine

67.9 kWReference

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Displacement

5.4 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

108 x 121 mmReference

Power

67.9 kWReference

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Starter volts

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

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

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

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

creeperReference

Gears

12 forward and 6 reverseReference

13 forward and 5 reverseReference

Transmission

Hi-LoReference

John Deere Syncro-Range CreeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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87.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2447 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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67.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

9.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-20Reference

12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

18.4R38Reference

Wheelbase

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264 cmReference

Weight

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9630 to 10490 poundsReference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Charging system

—

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

John Deere 4040 attachments

4040 Serial Number Location

4040 Serial Numbers

1978

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1000Reference

1979

—

3199Reference

1980

—

6033Reference

1981

—

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

—

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.