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John Deere 40 vs John Deere M

Verdict: John Deere 40 vs John Deere M

The John Deere 40 and the John Deere M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere M leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. John Deere M is the lighter machine (1,179 kg vs 2,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 40 holds more fuel (39.7 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 40 is the newer design (1953 vs 1947). In short: choose the John Deere M for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 40 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 40 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere M Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
All-fuel 4-speed standardJune 3 - 10, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 546 fileReference
With 9-24 rear tires.Reference
Total built
18,000Reference
45,799Reference
Variants
40C
tracked tractorReference
40H
high-cropReference
40S
standardReference
40T
tricycleReference
40V
specialReference
40U
utilityReference
40W
two-row utilityReference
M
utilityReference
MT
row-cropReference
MC
crawlerReference
MI
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
39.7 LReference
37.9 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
12.5 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
15.8 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
16.2 kWReference
13.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
18.1 kWReference
15.2 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 102 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
6.5:1Reference
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
1850Reference
1650Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.559 mmReference
0.559 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
0.305 mmReference
Belt power (max)
15.6 kWReference
15.2 kWReference
Max power
13.5 kWReference
13.5 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
550Reference
Pressure
48.3 barReference
Total flow
16.1 lpmReference
Oil type
10WReference
Dimensions
Weight
2900 to 3220 poundsReference
1179 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
4.00x15Reference
Rear tire
9-24Reference
8-24Reference
Ag front
6.00x16Reference
5.00x15Reference
Ag rear
11-38 (40H)Reference
10-24Reference
Length
291 cmReference
279 cmReference
Height
142 cmReference
Front tread
99 to 137 cmReference
96 to 132 cmReference
Rear tread
98 to 137 cmReference
96 to 132 cmReference
40S Operating
1315 kgReference
40T Operating
1460 kgReference
40S Ballasted
1900 kgReference
40T Ballasted
2065 kgReference
Wheelbase
177 cmReference
Height (hood)
142 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
167 cmReference
Operating weight
1179 kgReference
Ground clearance
53 cmReference
John Deere 40 attachments
40 Serial Number Location
40 Serial Numbers
1953
60001 (Utility)Reference
1954
60001 (Hi-Crop)Reference
1955
60060 (Hi-Crop)Reference
Links
Capacities
Diameter
23 cmReference
18 cmReference
Width
140 cmReference
129 cmReference
RPM
1267Reference
1575Reference
Speed
916.23 meters/minReference
911.05 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.9 l/hourReference
7.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
1138 kgReference
1056 kgReference
M Serial Number Location
M Serial Numbers
1947
10001Reference
1948
13734Reference
1949
25604Reference
1950
35659Reference
1951
43525Reference
1952
50580Reference
Final
55799Reference
Speeds

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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