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Tractor · 1982Unverified

John Deere 4240S

Name: John Deere 4240S
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 4240S · 132 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 4240S is a tractor with a rated power output of 132 hp, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. This model was manufactured from 1982 to 1986. Key features include a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a 16-speed gearbox. The tractor has a listed operating weight of 5261 kg and is suitable for operations of 200–800 acres.

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

Rated power

132 hp

Weight

5261 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

59 rows

Recorded power

132 hp

Recorded weight

5261 kg

Transmissions

16-speed

Production years

1982-1986

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Sound-Gard Cab standard.Reference

Engine

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine98.4 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference

Power98.4 kWReference

Compression16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque560.0 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

16-speedReference

12-speedReference

TransmissionQuad-RangeReference

Gears16 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

TransmissionSynchro-RangeReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Typeclosed centerReference

Pressure155.1 barReference

Pump flow96.1 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear lift5640 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Dimensions

Weight5261 kgReference

Front tire11.00-16Reference

Rear tire20.8-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8-38Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 16.9-28. Rear: 20.8-38Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 20.8-38Reference

Length466 cmReference

Width243 cmReference

Height (cab)291 cmReference

Height (exhaust)315 cmReference

Shipping weight5261 kgReference

Rear tread152 to 207 cmReference

4240S Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

4240S Serial Numbers

1982345029Reference

1983346464Reference

1984347542Reference

1985348359Reference

1986349009Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps90Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH88Reference

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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