Tractor · 1976Unverified
John Deere 2040
John Deere 2040 — Model year 1976-19791980-1982 · 41 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
41 hp
Max power
24.5 kW
Weight
4060 to 4800 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS.Reference
Engine
John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank62.5 LReference
Drawbar (tested)24.5 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference
Compression16.7:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Operating RPM1500-2500Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity10.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed30.5 kWReference
Max power24.5 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed collar shiftReference
Typecollar shiftReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchdry 10-inch discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)29.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)30.5 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Valves1Reference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1088 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Clutchdry 9-inch discReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed28.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase188 cmReference
Weight4060 to 4800 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Length333 cmReference
Width160 cmReference
Width227 cmReference
Height (hood)133 cmReference
Weight2177 kgReference
Shipping weight1841 kgReference
Ground clearance33 cmReference
Front tread125 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread125 to 185 cmReference
2040 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the Deere 2040 frame, above the front axle.Reference
2040 Serial Numbers
1976179963Reference
1977221555Reference
1978266057Reference
1979304165Reference
1980350000Reference
1981392026Reference
1982419145Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
164 diesel 8-speed 2WDOctober 9 - 20, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1191 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use10.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use9.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2101 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.