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Tractor · 1978Unverified

John Deere 4240

Name: John Deere 4240
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 4240 — Iron Horses Series · 111 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 4240 is a mid-range tractor with a rating of approximately 111 hp. It was manufactured between 1978 and 1982. The tractor features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. It has an operating weight of between 10900 and 12395 pounds, and is suited for operations on areas of 200–800 acres.

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

Rated power

111 hp

Max power

69.6 kW

Weight

10900 to 12395 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

140 rows

Recorded power

111 hp

Transmissions

16-speed partial power shift

Production years

1978-1982

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Original price$33,313 (1982 Syncro-Range ROPS 2WD )Reference

Original price$40,926 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )Reference

Drive4x2 2WDReference

Drive4x4 HFWD 4WDReference

Differential lockpedal-actuated hydraulicReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Sound-Gard cab standard.Reference

Variants

4240row-cropReference

4240 Hi-Crophigh-clearanceReference

Engine

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (tested)69.6 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Pre-heatingether injectionReference

Compression17.0:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Idle RPM800-2400Reference

Operating RPM1500-2200Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity16.1 LReference

Coolant capacity28.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed82.7 kWReference

Max power69.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed82.6 kWReference

Max power69.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed82.8 kWReference

Max power69.1 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference

8-speed full power shiftReference

8-speed partially synchronizedReference

13-speed creeperReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-RangeReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 6 reverseReference

Oil capacity58.7 LReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between pairs 1-2 and 3-4 in each range, with synchronized shift between 2-3. Two reverses in ranges A-C. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. Power shift is provided by a hydraulically-controlled planetary that provides an under-drive to each gear.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity51.1 LReference

Clutchless shift-on-the-move power shift between all eight forward and four reverse gears. Inching pedal provided for hooking up implements and other precision work.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-RangeReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Four shift stations with two forward gears each. Reverse gear in stations one and two. Shifts between gears within a station are synchronized (clutch must be used). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to select shift stations.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-Range CreeperReference

TypecreeperReference

Gears13 forward and 5 reverseReference

Adds creeper to gears 1-5 of the Syncro-Range transmission. Creeper engaged by clutching and moving creeper control lever.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)82.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)82.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system41.6 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity41.6 LReference

Valves1 or 2Reference

Pump flow87.1 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear lift2600 kgReference

Rear lift3069 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed83.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel174.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase270 cmReference

Weight10900 to 12395 poundsReference

Front tire11L-15Reference

Rear tire18.4-34Reference

Ag front11L-15Reference

Ag rear18.4-34Reference

Ag front9.5L-15Reference

Ag front10.00-16Reference

Ag front11.00-16Reference

Ag front12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear23.1-30Reference

Ag rear16.9-34Reference

Ag rear20.8-34Reference

Ag rear15.5-38Reference

Ag rear16.9-38Reference

Ag rear18.4-38Reference

Ag rear18.4R38Reference

Length397 cmReference

Width243 cmReference

Width287 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)56 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)68 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)36 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2336 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2438 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2768 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2870 mmReference

Front tread127 to 237 cmReference

Rear tread167 to 294 cmReference

Shipping4944 kgReference

Operating5622 kgReference

Ballasted6391 kgReference

Steering wheel225 cmReference

John Deere 4240 attachments

front-end loaderReference

4240 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the 4240, above the PTO shaft.Reference

4240 Serial Numbers

19781000Reference

19797434Reference

198014394Reference

198120186Reference

198225670Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA850Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 148 loaderReference

John Deere 158 loaderReference

John Deere 4240 Height

ROPS269 cmReference

Cab300 cmReference

Test results

NTTL 1266: diesel Quad-Range 2WDReference

NTTL 1361: diesel Syncro-Range 2WDReference

NTTL 1362: diesel PowerShift 2WDReference

Diesel Quad-Range 2WDNovember 8 - 21, 1977Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1266 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use29.1 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Max pull5212 kgReference

Diesel Syncro-Range 2WDAugust 20 - September 6, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1361 fileReference

Fuel use29.5 l/hourReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull5552 kgReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel PowerShift 2WDAugust 20 - September 3, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1362 fileReference

Fuel use28.8 l/hourReference

Max pull5647 kgReference

Speeds

With 18.4-38 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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