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Tractor · 1976Unverified

John Deere 2040

Name: John Deere 2040
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 2040 — Model year 1976-19791980-1982 · 41 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2040 is a tractor model with a rated power output of approximately 41 horsepower, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured from 1976 to 1982. The 2040 features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a two-wheel drive system and an 8-speed gearbox. It has an operating weight of between 4060 and 4800 pounds, suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

97 rows

Recorded power

41 hp

Recorded weight

2177 kg

Transmissions

8-speed collar shift

Production years

1976-1982

Verified variants

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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

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,500 | 1,300-2,500 RPMReference

Bore and stroke4.19x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio16.8:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooled | 19 qtsReference

Transmission

8-speed collar shiftReference

Typecollar shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchdry 10-inch discReference

forward and reverse options8 forward and 4 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverseReference

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

Battery size55 AHReference

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

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference

Capacities

Capacity239.2 ciReference

Power

Rated Power70 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM540, 1,000Reference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed centerReference

Maximum operating pressure2,466 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab265.9 cmReference

Overall Height265.9 cmReference

Overall Width207 cmReference

Front axle clearance2WD:25 inchesReference

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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