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John Deere 1040

Name: John Deere 1040
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 1040 — Utility tractor · 54 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 1040 is a compact tractor with a power output of 54 hp, making it a suitable option for smaller-scale agricultural operations. Manufactured from 1980 to 1987, this model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and is equipped with a four-wheel drive system, paired with an 8-speed gearbox. The tractor's weight is listed at 2770 kg, and it is designed for use on plots of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

54 hp

Weight

2770 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

58 rows

Recorded power

54 hp

Recorded weight

2770 kg

Transmissions

8-speed collar shift

Production years

1980-1987

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

SteeringpowerReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Four-post ROPS. Cab optional.Reference

Engine

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)40.0 kWReference

Engine (net)37.0 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)37.0 kWReference

Power (gross)40.0 kWReference

Compression16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM2500Reference

Torque165.0 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity7.0 LReference

Coolant capacity15.5 LReference

Transmission

8-speed collar shiftReference

16-speedReference

Typecollar shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity55.0 LReference

TransmissionHi-LoReference

Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)32.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system54.9 LReference

Capacity54.9 LReference

Pump flow31.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1835 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@2400Reference

Capacities

Fuel78.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase204 cmReference

Weight2770 kgReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire12.4-36 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4-36 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)Reference

Length350 cmReference

Width181 cmReference

Height (cab)244 cmReference

Ground clearance37 cmReference

Front tread125 to 205 cmReference

Rear tread139 to 199 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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