Compare/John Deere 40C vs John Deere 755

John Deere 40C vs John Deere 755

Verdict: John Deere 40C vs John Deere 755

The John Deere 40C and the John Deere 755 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. John Deere 755 is the lighter machine (1,645 kg vs 4,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 755 is the newer design (1986 vs 1953). 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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Rated power

15 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.Reference

Total built

11,814Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

manual clutchesReference

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Factories

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Augusta, Georgia, USAReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

wheeled tractorReference

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755

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utility tractorReference

756

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turf mowing tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

11.3 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

15.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

14.6 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

18.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 102 mmReference

72 x 72 mmReference

Compression

6.5:1Reference

22.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

3200Reference

Firing order

1-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

3.8 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.559 mmReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dry elementReference

Belt power (max)

18.6 kWReference

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Max power

14.6 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

34.8 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.46x3.56 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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14.9 kWReference

Power

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14.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Operating RPM

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1400-3425Reference

Transmission

John DeereReference

Sundstrand Series 17Reference

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

Synchro - 12 F and 12 RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

Mechanical Dry DiscReference

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Oil type

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Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

144 cmReference

Weight

2721 kgReference

356 kgReference

Front tire

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4.00x15Reference

2WD Rear tire

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8.3x16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00x15. Rear: 8.3x16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

Lawn/turf front

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23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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33x12.50-15 (2/4WD)Reference

Length

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262 cmReference

Height (hood)

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131 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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190 cmReference

2WD Weight

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746 kgReference

4WD Weight

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807 kgReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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32 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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25 cmReference

40C Serial Number Location

40C Serial Numbers

1953

60001Reference

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1954

62264Reference

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1955

66020Reference

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Final

71689Reference

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Links

Capacities

Diameter

23 cmReference

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Width

35 cmReference

130 cmReference

RPM

1267Reference

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Speed

916.23 meters/minReference

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Capacity

100.7 ciReference

17.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

4.2 qtsReference

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Fuel

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16.7 LReference

Front axle

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2.1 LReference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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491Reference

John Deere 40C Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

9.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2048 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

GoldiniReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

ItalyReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,000@2,620 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

2,176 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category I/INReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,399.8 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

199.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

306.8 cmReference

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Overall Width

110.2 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,520 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

320/70R24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

35.1 to 49.9 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

200/70R16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

33.4 to 47.5 inchesReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

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11.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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17.0 LReference

Pressure

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141.3 barReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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21.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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455 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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2100@3200Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

John Deere 755 attachments

755 Serial Number Location

755 Serial Numbers

1986

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M0360001Reference

1987

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M0420001Reference

1988

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M0475001Reference

1989

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M0595001Reference

1990

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M0010001Reference

1991

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M0100001Reference

1992

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LV0755D 125700Reference

1993

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LV0755D 160000Reference

1994

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LV0755D 180001Reference

1995

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LV0755D 180872Reference

1996

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LV0755E 190001Reference

1997

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LV0755E 200000Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Overall width

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184 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 19 cmReference

John Deere 7 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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289 cmReference

Loading height

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177 cmReference

Bucket force

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882 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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496 kgReference

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.