John Deere 2940 Utility tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 2940 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1980 – 1982.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 2940 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 2940 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany | |
| Original price was $25,500 in 1982 | |
| Engine: | 64.18 hp 47.9 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 81.17 hp 60.5 kW |
John Deere 2940 Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
John Deere 2940 Mechanical
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Sound-Gard Cab optional. | |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
| Pressure | 2250 psi 155.1 bar |
| Valves | 2 |
| Pump flow | 23 gpm 87.1 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
| Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
| Rear lift (at 24″/610mm) | 2400 lbs 1088 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540/1000 |
Title serial numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on the front-right of the Deere 2940 frame, above the front axle. |
| 1980 | 350000 |
| 1981 | 390496 |
| 1982 | 418953 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 2940? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
John Deere 2940 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 359 ci 5.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19×4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm |
| Compression | 16.8:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts 18.9 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Transmission | John Deere TSS High-Low |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Left-hand power shift between direct drive and lower range. | |
John Deere 2940 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 101.6 inches 258 cm |
| Length | 164.9 inches 418 cm |
| Width | 90.3 inches 229 cm |
| Height (hood) | 67.1 inches 170 cm |
| Height (exhaust) | 113 inches 287 cm |
| Operating weight | 9435 lbs (4WD ROPS) 4279 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 10650 lbs 4830 kg |
| Clearance (front axle) | 25.6 inches 65 cm |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | |
| Front tread | 57 to 82.4 inches 144 to 209 cm |
| Front tread | 63 to 94 inches 160 to 238 cm (wide front) |
| Rear tread | 69 to 91 inches 175 to 231 cm |
John Deere 2940 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1351 | |
| Diesel 16-speed 4WD May 27 – June 5, 1980 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1351 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 81.17 hp 60.5 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 81.46 hp 60.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 64.18 hp 47.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour |
| Gear 5L used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 7,601 lbs 3447 kg |
| Gear 3L used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 2940 a good tractor?
The John Deere 2940 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 2940 take?
Check out the John Deere 2940 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year John Deere made the 2940?
The John Deere 2940 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1980 – 1982
How much horsepower is a John Deere 2940?
The 2940 engine tested at 64.18 hp
47.9 kW drawbar and 81.17 hp
60.5 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a John Deere 2940 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 2940 weight ranges from 9435 lbs
4279 kg .
How much can a John Deere 2940 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 2940 tractors starts at 7,601 lbs
3447 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
Where is the serial number on a John Deere 2940?
Lookup serial number plate on the front-right of the deere 2940 frame, above the front axle.