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John Deere 40C vs John Deere BR

Verdict: John Deere 40C vs John Deere BR

The John Deere 40C and the John Deere BR are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 40C leads on rated power with 15 hp against 14 hp. John Deere BR is the lighter machine (1,530 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 BR holds more fuel (45.4 L vs 41.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 40C is the newer design (1953 vs 1936). In short: choose the John Deere 40C for outright pulling power, or the John Deere BR 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 40C Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere BR Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
14 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Larger engine, available in 1938 (S/N 329000).Reference
Total built
11,814Reference
6,404Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
manual clutchesReference
Variants
40
wheeled tractorReference
B
tricycle front axleReference
BR
fixed front axleReference
BO
OrchardReference
BN
narrow row-cropReference
BI
industrial tractorReference
BO Lindeman
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
41.6 LReference
45.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.3 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
15.8 kWReference
13.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
14.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
18.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 102 mmReference
114 x 140 mmReference
Compression
6.5:1Reference
4.71:1Reference
Rated RPM
1850Reference
1150Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
22.7 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.559 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Belt power (max)
18.6 kWReference
Max power
14.6 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,800 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed
34.8 kgReference
Bore and stroke
3.46x3.56 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Plows
2 (12-inch)Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John DeereReference
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission Type
Sync ShuttleReference
forward and reverse options
Synchro - 12 F and 12 RReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
Clutch
Mechanical Dry DiscReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
142 cmReference
Weight
2721 kgReference
1530 kgReference
Front tire
24x5Reference
Rear tire
40x8Reference
Ag front
5.50x16Reference
Ag rear
10.00x28Reference
Length
298 cmReference
40C Serial Number Location
40C Serial Numbers
1953
60001Reference
1954
62264Reference
1955
66020Reference
Final
71689Reference
337514Reference
Links
Capacities
Diameter
23 cmReference
Width
35 cmReference
RPM
1267Reference
Speed
916.23 meters/minReference
Capacity
100.7 ciReference
Crankcase oil volume
4.2 qtsReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Charging system
Delco generatorReference
John Deere 40C Tracks
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
2048 kgReference
General
Make & Model
GoldiniReference
Rollover protective structure
Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS.Reference
Country of manufacturer
ItalyReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
1,000@2,620 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic Wet DiscReference
Steering type
PowerReference
Hydraulics
Maximum operating pressure
2,176 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category I/INReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
1,399.8 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
199.9 cmReference
Overall Length
306.8 cmReference
Overall Width
110.2 cmReference
Overall weight
1,520 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
320/70R24Reference
Rear wheel tread range
35.1 to 49.9 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type
200/70R16Reference
Front Wheel tread range
33.4 to 47.5 inchesReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
BR Serial Numbers
1936
325000Reference
1937
326655Reference
1938
328111Reference
1939
329000Reference
1940
330633Reference
1941
332039Reference
1942
332427Reference
1943
332780Reference
1944
333156Reference
1945
334219Reference
1946
335642Reference
1947
336746Reference

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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