Tractor · 1976Unverified
John Deere 2240 Orchard
John Deere 2240 Orchard — Orchard/Vineyard tractor · 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
Weight
1979 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Orchard/Vineyard tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
2240utilityReference
2240-OorchardReference
Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank78.0 LReference
John Deere 3179DLReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Operating RPM1500-2500Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity2.6 LReference
Transmission
8-speedReference
16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TransmissionTop-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Reference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
TransmissionTSS Hi-LoReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)37.3 kWReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Rear valves1 or 2Reference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase190 cmReference
Weight1979 kgReference
Front tire6.50-16Reference
Rear tire14.9-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
Optional tires (ag)Front: 27x9.5-15. Rear: 18.4-16.1Reference
Length336 cmReference
Width149 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)140 cmReference
Height (hood)134 cmReference
Shipping weight1979 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)46 cmReference
Front tread111 to 167 cmReference
Rear tread111 to 162 cmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Speeds
With 14.9-24 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.