Hydraulics
Type: |
closed center
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Pressure: |
2250 psi
155.1 bar
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Pump flow: |
25.4 gpm
96.1 lpm
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Tracktor Hitch
Rear Type: |
II
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Control: |
position and draft control
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Rear lift: |
10590 lbs
4803 kg
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Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: |
independent
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Clutch: |
hydraulic wet disc
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Rear RPM: |
540/1000 (1.375)
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Title serial numbers
Location: |
Serial number tag on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.
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photo of 4040 serial number
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What year is my John Deere 4040? 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 4040 Engine detail
Engine Detail |
John Deere |
diesel |
6-cylinder |
liquid-cooled |
Displacement |
404 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke |
4.25×4.75 inches
108 x 121 mm |
Pre-heating |
ether injection |
Compression |
16.7:1 |
Rated RPM |
2200 |
Idle RPM |
800-2400 |
Operating RPM |
1500-2200 |
Firing order |
1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts |
12 |
Oil capacity |
17 qts
16.1 L |
Coolant capacity |
24 qts
22.7 L |
Engine Oil |
John Deere 4040 Transmission overview
Transmission |
John Deere Quad-Range |
Type |
partial power shift |
Gears |
16 forward and 6 reverse |
Oil capacity |
62 qts
58.7 L |
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 hy a hydraulically-controlled planetary that provides an under-drive to each gear. |
John Deere 4040 Dimensions
Wheelbase |
104 inches
264 cm |
Length |
153.2 inches
389 cm |
Width |
96 inches
243 cm |
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133 inches (long axle)
337 cm |
Clearance (front axle) |
22.2 inches
56 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) |
27 inches
68 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) |
14.1 inches
35 cm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle |
3.386 by 92 inches
86 by 2336 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle |
3.386 by 96 inches
86 by 2438 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle |
3.386 by 109 inches
86 by 2768 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle |
3.386 by 113 inches
86 by 2870 mm |
Front tread |
50 to 91.3 inches
127 to 231 cm |
Rear tread |
60 to 118.3 inches
152 to 300 cm |
John Deere 4040 Weight |
Shipping |
9630 lbs
4368 kg |
Operating |
10490 lbs
4758 kg |
Ballasted |
12090 lbs
5484 kg |
John Deere 4040 Height |
Steering wheel |
86.7 inches
220 cm |
ROPS |
104.1 inches
264 cm |
Cab |
109.8 inches
278 cm |
John Deere 4040 Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1267 |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1267 |
Diesel Quad-Range 2WD
November 12 – 28, 1977
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1267 file |
PTO performance |
Power at rated engine speed |
90.80 hp
67.7 kW |
Fuel use |
6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance |
Max power |
74.83 hp
55.8 kW |
Fuel use |
6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Max pull |
8,936 lbs
4053 kg |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1359 |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1359 |
Diesel Syncro-Range 2WD
August 20 – September 9, 1980
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1359 file |
PTO performance |
Power at rated engine speed |
90.31 hp
67.3 kW |
Fuel use |
6.5 gal/hour
24.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance |
Max power |
73.83 hp
55.1 kW |
Fuel use |
6.3 gal/hour
23.8 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. |
Max pull |
9,035 lbs
4098 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1360 |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1360 |
Diesel Powershift 2WD
August 20 – September 11, 1980
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1360 file |
PTO performance |
Power at rated engine speed |
90.79 hp
67.7 kW |
Fuel use |
6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed |
90.88 hp
67.8 kW |
Fuel use |
6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance |
Max power |
76.56 hp
57.1 kW |
Fuel use |
6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. |
Max pull |
9,195 lbs
4170 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. |
FAQ
Is John Deere 4040 a good tractor?
The John Deere 4040 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 4040 take?
Check out the John Deere 4040 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 4040?
The John Deere 4040 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1977 – 1984
How much can a John Deere 4040 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 4040 tractors starts at 8,936 lbs
4053 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
Where is the serial number on a John Deere 4040?
Lookup serial number tag on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.
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