John Deere 40

John Deere 40 Technical Specifications

John Deere 40 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1953 – 1955.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 40 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 40 Production



















Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: John Deere
Type: Utility tractor
Factory: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built: 18,000
Original price: $1,500 (1954 )
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.


John Deere 40 Power













Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 16.77 hp
12.5 kW
Belt (claimed): 21.13 hp
15.8 kW
Drawbar (tested): 21.71 hp
16.2 kW
Belt (tested): 24.25 hp
18.1 kW

John Deere 40 Electrical







Ground: positive
Battery volts: 6

John Deere 40 Mechanical



















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 4-speed gear

Tracktor Hitch




Rear Type: I

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 540

Title serial numbers




































1953: 60001 (Standard)
1954: 67359 (Standard)
1955: 69474 (Standard)
1953: 60001 (Tricycle)
1954: 72167 (Tricycle)
1955: 75531 (Tricycle)
1953: 60001 (Utility)
1954: 60202 (Utility)
1955: 63140 (Utility)
1954: 60001 (Hi-Crop)
1955: 60060 (Hi-Crop)


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my John Deere 40? 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 40 Engine detail








































Engine Detail
John Deere
gasoline
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement 100.5 ci
1.6 L
Bore/Stroke 4.00×4.00 inches
102 x 102 mm
Compression 6.5:1
Rated RPM 1850
Firing order 1-2
Starter volts 6
Oil capacity 5 qts
4.7 L
Coolant capacity 14 qts
13.2 L
Sparkplug gap 0.025 inches
0.635 mm
Point gap 0.022 inches
0.559 mm



John Deere 40 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Transmission John Deere
Type unsynchronized gear
Gears 4 forward and 1 reverse

John Deere 40 Dimensions










Wheelbase 56 inches
142 cm
Weight 4,500 lbs
2041 kg
  6,000 lbs (with blade)
2721 kg

John Deere 40 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 505






























Nebraska Tractor Test 505
Gasoline 4-speed crawler
September 9 – 23, 1953
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 505 file
Belt power (max) 25.0 hp
18.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max) 2.4 gal/hour
9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power 19.63 hp
14.6 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull 4,515 lbs
2048 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is John Deere 40 a good tractor?

The John Deere 40 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 40 take?

Check out the John Deere 40 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 40?

The John Deere 40 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1953 – 1955

How much can a John Deere 40 Pull?

The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 40 tractors starts at 4,515 lbs
2048 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.

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