Tractor · 1976Unverified
John Deere 2240
John Deere 2240 — Model year 1976-19791980-1982 · 50 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
50 hp
Max power
29.5 kW
Weight
4255 to 4950 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
2240utilityReference
2240-OorchardReference
Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank62.5 LReference
Drawbar (tested)29.5 kWReference
John Deere 3179DLReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.2:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Operating RPM1500-2500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity10.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed37.6 kWReference
Max power29.5 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed collar shiftReference
16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
Typecollar shiftReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range.Reference
TransmissionHi-LoReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)37.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)37.6 kWReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Pump flow34.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear lift1017 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed34.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase204 cmReference
Wheelbase188 cmReference
Weight4255 to 4950 poundsReference
Front tire6.50-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-28Reference
Ag front6.50-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Length342 cmReference
Width160 cmReference
Height (hood)133 cmReference
Height (exhaust)198 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)52 cmReference
Front tread125 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread127 to 243 cmReference
Rear tread124 to 195 cmReference
Shipping1930 kgReference
Operating2245 kgReference
Ballasted3329 kgReference
2240 Serial Number Location
Serial number tag on the front-right of the John Deere 2240 frame, above the front axle.Reference
2240 Serial Numbers
1976179298Reference
1977221716Reference
1978277267Reference
1979305307Reference
1980337767Reference
1981392292Reference
1982418608Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Batteries1Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 9 - 20, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1192 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference
Gear 5H used for power test.Reference
Max pull2464 kgReference
Gear 3L 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.