John Deere 4240 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 4240 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1978 – 1982.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 4240 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 4240 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Original price | $33,313 (1982 Syncro-Range ROPS 2WD ) |
| $40,926 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD ) | |
| Engine: | 93.38 hp 69.6 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 111.06 hp 82.8 kW |
John Deere 4240 Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 850 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
John Deere 4240 Mechanical
| Drive | 4×2 2WD |
| 4×4 HFWD 4WD | |
| Differential lock | pedal-actuated hydraulic |
| Power steering | |
| Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Sound-Gard cab standard. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 46 gal 174.1 L |
| Hydraulic system | 11 gal 41.6 L |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
| Capacity | 11 gal 41.6 L |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
| Pump flow | 23 gpm 87.1 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Rear lift | 5,732 lbs 2600 kg |
| 6,766 lbsOptOptional 3069 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Title serial numbers
| 1978 | 1000 |
| 1979 | 7434 |
| 1980 | 14394 |
| 1981 | 20186 |
| 1982 | 25670 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 4240? 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 4240 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| turbocharged diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 466 ci 7.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.56×4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm |
| Power: | 132 hp 98.4 kW |
| Compression: | 16.8:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2200 |
| Torque: | 413 lb-ft 560.0 Nm |
| Torque RPM: | 1400 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Transmission: | Quad-Range |
| Gears: | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
| Clutch: | hydraulic wet disc |
John Deere 4240 Dimensions
| Length: | 183.5 inches 466 cm |
| Width: | 96 inches 243 cm |
| Height (cab): | 114.7 inches 291 cm |
| Height (exhaust): | 124.3 inches 315 cm |
| Shipping weight: | 11600 lbs 5261 kg |
| Rear tread: | 60 to 81.5 inches 152 to 207 cm |
John Deere 4240 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1266 | |
| Diesel Quad-Range 2WD November 8 – 21, 1977 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1266 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 110.94 hp 82.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 93.38 hp 69.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour |
| Max pull | 11,492 lbs 5212 kg |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1361 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1361 | |
| Diesel Syncro-Range 2WD August 20 – September 6, 1980 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1361 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 110.81 hp 82.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.8 gal/hour 29.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 93.00 hp 69.4 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.8 gal/hour 29.5 l/hour |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 12,240 lbs 5552 kg |
| Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1362 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1362 | |
| Diesel PowerShift 2WD August 20 – September 3, 1980 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1362 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 111.06 hp 82.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.8 gal/hour 29.5 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 111.43 hp 83.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 92.70 hp 69.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 12,450 lbs 5647 kg |
| Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 4240 a good tractor?
The John Deere 4240 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 4240 take?
Check out the John Deere 4240 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 4240?
The John Deere 4240 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1978 – 1982
How much horsepower is a John Deere 4240?
The 4240 engine tested at 93.38 hp
69.6 kW drawbar and 111.06 hp
82.8 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a John Deere 4240 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 4240 weight ranges from 10900 to 12395 pounds .
How much can a John Deere 4240 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 4240 tractors starts at 11,492 lbs
5212 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John John Deere 4240 Lift?
John Deere 4240 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 5,732 lbs
2600 kg.