Tractor · 1976Unverified
John Deere 2440
John Deere 2440 — Model year 1976-19791980-1982 · 61 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
61 hp
Max power
37.6 kW
Weight
2154 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
FactoriesDubuque, Iowa, USAReference
FactoriesMannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank73.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)39.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)37.6 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity11.4 LReference
Image courtesy of Dale JohnsonReference
Power at rated engine speed45.2 kWReference
Max power37.6 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed collar shiftReference
16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
8-speed power shuttleReference
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
Clutchdry discReference
TransmissionDirection ReverserReference
Typepower shuttleReference
Gears8 forward and reverseReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) with a left-hand hydraulic shuttle lever.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)45.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)45.2 kWReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Pump flow34.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed41.2 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase217 cmReference
Wheelbase201 cmReference
Weight2154 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-28Reference
Length354 cmReference
Width176 cmReference
Height155 cmReference
Height (exhaust)258 cmReference
Shipping weight2154 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)64 cmReference
Front tread152 to 223 cmReference
Front tread124 to 200 cmReference
Rear tread127 to 243 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 203 cmReference
2440 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on right side of the 2440 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
1976235210Reference
1977258106Reference
1978280789Reference
1979305501Reference
1980341000Reference
1981362173Reference
1982376746Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 23 - November 4, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1085 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 5-Hi used for power test.Reference
Max pull2935 kgReference
Gear 3-Lo used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 14.9-28 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.