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John Deere 540A

John Deere 540A — ???? - 1975 Skidder · 104 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 540A is a mid-range industrial tractor with a rated power output of 104 hp. It is equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a four-wheel drive system, paired with a powershift transmission. The tractor has a listed operating weight of 5828 kg, making it suitable for operations covering an area of 200–800 acres.

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Rated power
104 hp
Weight
5828 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
57 rows
Recorded power
104 hp
Recorded weight
5828 kg
Transmissions
8-speed full power shift
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
SkidderReference
FactoriesDubuque, Iowa, USAReference
FactoriesWelland, Ontario, CanadaReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockhydraulic frontReference
Articulated power steeringReference
Hydraulic disc brakesReference
Four-post ROPS.Reference

Engine

John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)77.6 kWReference
Engine (net)70.1 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)70.1 kWReference
Power (gross)77.6 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.7:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Torque325.4 NmReference
Torque RPM1300Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity14.2 LReference
Coolant capacity22.7 LReference

Transmission

8-speed full power shiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discsReference
Oil capacity30.3 LReference

Capacities

Fuel159.0 LReference
Front diff.30.3 LReference
Rear axle17.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Typeclosed centerReference
Pressure137.9 barReference
Pump flow106.0 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase262 cmReference
Weight5828 kgReference
Front tire18.4-26Reference
Rear tire18.4-26Reference
Industrial front18.4-26Reference
Industrial rear18.4-26Reference
Industrial front18.4-34Reference
Industrial front23.1-26Reference
Industrial front28.1-26Reference
Industrial rear18.4-34Reference
Industrial rear23.1-26Reference
Industrial rear28.1-26Reference
Height (ROPS)289 cmReference
Operating weight5828 kgReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference

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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