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John Deere 40

John Deere 40 — Utility tractor · 17 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 40 is a tractor model with a power rating of approximately 17 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. It was manufactured from 1953 to 1955. The tractor features a 2-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system with a 4-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 2900 to 3220 pounds, suitable for working on areas 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
17 hp
Max power
16.2 kW
Weight
2900 to 3220 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
121 rows
Recorded power
17 hp
Transmissions
4-speed gear
Production years
1953-1955
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USAReference
Total built18,000Reference
Original price was $1,500 in 1954Reference
The John Deere model 40 was the replacement for the M. The 40 variants included the 40S standard, utility, high-crop, 2-row utility, and a crawler model (the 40C). The 40C and the utility were used as industrial models, although there was no official John Deere designation for 40 industrial models.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

40Ctracked tractorReference
40Hhigh-cropReference
40SstandardReference
40TtricycleReference
40VspecialReference
40UutilityReference
40Wtwo-row utilityReference

Engine

John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasolineReference
John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl all-fuelReference
Fuel tank39.7 LReference
Aux. fuel3.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)12.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)15.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)16.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)18.1 kWReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinder 4-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.5:1Reference
Rated RPM1850Reference
Firing order1-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity13.2 LReference
all-fuelReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.559 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.305 mmReference
Belt power (max)18.1 kWReference
Max power16.2 kWReference
Belt power (max)17.6 kWReference
Max power15.7 kWReference
Belt power (max)15.6 kWReference
Max power13.5 kWReference

Transmission

4-speed gearReference
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
TypegearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Weight2900 to 3220 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire9-24Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag front6.00x16Reference
Ag rear9-24 (40S)Reference
Ag rear10-24 (40S/U)Reference
Ag rear11-24 (40S/U)Reference
Ag rear11-26 (40U)Reference
Ag rear13-26 (40U)Reference
Ag rear9-34 (40W/T/V)Reference
Ag rear10-34 (40W/V/T)Reference
Ag rear10-38 (40H)Reference
Ag rear11-38 (40H)Reference
Length331 cmReference
Length291 cmReference
Width227 cmReference
Width140 cmReference
Height149 cmReference
Height142 cmReference
Front tread99 to 137 cmReference
Rear tread120 to 243 cmReference
Rear tread98 to 137 cmReference
40S Operating1315 kgReference
40T Operating1460 kgReference
40S Ballasted1900 kgReference
40T Ballasted2065 kgReference

John Deere 40 attachments

front-end loaderReference

40 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the left side of the ttransmission housing.Reference

40 Serial Numbers

195360001 (Standard)Reference
195467359 (Standard)Reference
195569474 (Standard)Reference
195360001 (Tricycle)Reference
195472167 (Tricycle)Reference
195575531 (Tricycle)Reference
195360001 (Utility)Reference
195460202 (Utility)Reference
195563140 (Utility)Reference
195460001 (Hi-Crop)Reference
195560060 (Hi-Crop)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Links

JD40.com: Detailed information, including service and tune-up, on the 40Reference
40 Industrial: Photos of industrial model 40sReference

Capacities

Diameter23 cmReference
Width16 cmReference
RPM1267Reference
Speed916.23 meters/minReference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference
Battery volts6Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 30 loaderReference
John Deere 40 loaderReference

Test results

NTTL 503: gasoline 4-speed 2WD 40TReference
NTTL 504: gasoline 4-speed 2WD 40SReference
NTTL 546: all-fuel 4-speed standardReference
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD 40TSeptember 9 - 17, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 503 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)8.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1370 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD 40SSeptember 9 - 23, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 504 fileReference
Max pull1153 kgReference
All-fuel 4-speed standardJune 3 - 10, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 546 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull1138 kgReference

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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