The John Deere 2240 is a 2WD or 4WD utility tractor from the 2040 series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany from 1976 to 1982. This second version was produced from 1980 to 1982. The JD 2240 is equipped with a 2.9 L (179.0 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine and one of three transmissions: a partially synchronized transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, a two-speed power shift transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears, or a power shuttle transmission with 8 forward and 8 reverse gears.
The JD 2240 utility tractor used the John Deere 3179DL engine. It is a 2.9 L, 2,933 cm2, (179.0 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 106.0 mm (4.17 in) of the cylinder bore and 110.0 mm (4.33 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.2:1. This engine produced 50.7 PS (37.3 kW; 50.0 HP) at 2,500 rpm of output power.
The John Deere 2240 is equipped with power assist steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, an open operator station, and 62.5 liters (16.5 US gal.; 13.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
John Deere 2240 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 2240 |
| Length | 3,210 mm (126.4 in) |
| Width | 1,600 mm (63 in) |
| Height | 1,980 mm (78 in) |
| Wheel base |
straight a: 2,040 mm (80.3 in) swept axle: 1,880 mm (74 in) |
| Ground clearance | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 2,245 kg (4,949 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62.5 liters (16.5 US gal.; 13.7 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | One or two 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere 3179DL |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 2.9 L, 2,933 cm2, (179.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 106.0 mm X 110.0 mm (4.17 in X 4.33 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.2:1 |
| Horsepower | 50.7 PS (37.3 kW; 50 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 or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Power assist |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc |
| Final drive | Planetary |
| Differential lock | Mechanical rear |
| Transmission model | Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) |
| Transmission type | Partially synchronized |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 27.4 kmh (17 mph) Reverse: 12.3 kmh (7.6 mph) |
| Transmission model | TSS Hi-Lo |
| Transmission type | Two-speed power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 28.3 kmh (17.6 mph) Reverse: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) |
| Transmission model | Direction Reverser |
| Transmission type | Power shuttle |
| Gears | 8 forward and 8 reverse |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 6.50-16 (2WD), 9.5-24 (4WD) |
| Rear tires | Ag: 14.9-29 (2WD), 16.9-28 (4WD) |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | II |
| Control type | Position control and lower-link draft sensing |
| Lift capacity (at 610 mm/24 in) | 1,090 kg (2,400 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent or live |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Closed center |
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
| Pump flow | 13.0 gpm (49.2 lpm) |
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