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Tractor · 1976Unverified

John Deere 2240

Name: John Deere 2240
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 2240 — Model year 1976-19791980-1982 · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2240 is a tractor with a rating of approximately 50 horsepower, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured from 1976 to 1982. Power is provided by a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a two-wheel drive and powershift transmission. The operating weight of the tractor ranges from 4255 to 4950 pounds, with a suitability 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

50 hp

Max power

29.5 kW

Weight

4255 to 4950 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

88 rows

Recorded power

50 hp

Transmissions

8-speed collar shift

Production years

1976-1982

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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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.

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