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John Deere 2940

John Deere 2940 — Utility tractor · 81 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2940 is a tractor with an approximate power rating of 81 hp, falling within the mid-range of its class. It was produced from 1980 to 1982. The tractor features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, combined with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its listed operating weight is 4279 kg and it is suitable for operations of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
81 hp
Max power
47.9 kW
Weight
4279 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
96 rows
Recorded power
81 hp
Recorded weight
4279 kg
Transmissions
16-speed partial power shift
Production years
1980-1982
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Original price was $25,500 in 1982Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Sound-Gard Cab optional.Reference

Engine

John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (claimed)50.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)47.9 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Compression16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Idle RPM800-2660Reference
Operating RPM1500-2500Reference
Torque318.7 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity18.9 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity11.4 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
Power at rated engine speed60.5 kWReference
Max power47.9 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere TSS High-LowReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Oil capacity60.0 LReference
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Left-hand power shift between direct drive and lower range.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)61.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)60.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system59.8 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity59.8 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow87.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controlposition control and lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1088 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed60.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel125.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase258 cmReference
Weight4279 kgReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire18.4-34Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
Length418 cmReference
Width229 cmReference
Height (hood)170 cmReference
Height (exhaust)287 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)65 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axleReference
Front tread144 to 209 cmReference
Front tread160 to 238 cmReference
Rear tread175 to 231 cmReference
Operating4279 kgReference
Ballasted4830 kgReference
Max Drawbar680 kgReference
Max Drawbar997 kgReference

2940 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the front-right of the Deere 2940 frame, above the front axle.Reference
1980350000Reference
1981390496Reference
1982418953Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps33Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH88Reference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 4WDMay 27 - June 5, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1351 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use19.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use18.9 l/hourReference
Gear 5L used for power test.Reference
Max pull3447 kgReference
Gear 3L used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4-34 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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