John Deere 2040 (1972-1979) tractor review and specs

The John Deere 2040 is a 2WD utility tractor from the 2040 series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany from 1976 to 1982. This first generation was manufactured from 1972 to 1979. The JD 2040 is equipped with a 2.7 L (164.4 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine and a collar shift with dry disc clutch transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears.

The John Deere 2040 utility tractor used the John Deere engine. It is a 2.7 L, 2,694 cm², (164.4 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 102.0 mm (4.02 in) of the cylinder bore and 110.0 mm (4.33 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.7:1. This engine produced 40.5 PS (29.8 kW; 40.0 HP) at 2,500 rpm of output power.

The JD 2040 is equipped with power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. and 62.5 liters (16.5 US gal.; 13.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

John Deere 2040 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere 2040
Length	3,330 mm (131.1 in)
Width	2,270 mm (89.4 in)
Height (hood)	1,330 mm (52.4 in)
Wheel base	1,880 mm (74 in)
Ground clearance	330 mm (13 in)
Weight	2,180 kg (4,806 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	62.5 liters (16.5 US gal.; 13.7 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V
Cabin type	Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS.
Engine
Engine model	John Deere
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	3
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	2.7 L, 2,694 cm², (164.4 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	102.0 mm X 110.0 mm (4.02 in X 4.33 in)
Compression ratio	16.7:1
Horsepower	40.5 PS (29.8 kW; 40.0 HP) at 2,500 rpm
Starter	Electric
Coolant capacity:	2.6 L (2.7 US. qt, 2.3 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Power
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc
Final drive	Planetary
Differential lock	Mechanical rear
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Collar shift with dry disc clutch
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Speed	Forward: 26.7 kmh (16.6 mph) Reverse: 7.9 kmh (4.9 mph)
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 6.00-16
Rear tires	Ag: 13.6-28

Three-Point Hitch
Category	I
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at 610 mm / 24 in)	1,088 kg (2,400 lbs)
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Live with dry disc clutch
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Open center or closed center
Valves	1

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