The John Deere 2940 is a 2WD or 4WD utility tractor from the 2040 series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany from 1980 to 1982. The John Deere 2940 is equipped with a 5.9 L (359.0 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine and a partial power shift transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears.
The John Deere 2940 utility tractor used the John Deere engine. It is a 5.9 L, 5,883 cm2, (359.0 cu·in) six-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 16.8:1. This engine produced 83.1 PS (61.1 kW; 82.0 HP) at 2,500 rpm of PTO output power.
The JD 2940 is equipped with power steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, open operator station or Sound-Gard Cab (optional), and 125.9 liters (33.3 US gal.; 27.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
John Deere 2940 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 2940 |
| Length | 4,180 mm (164.6 in) |
| Width | 2,290 mm (90.2 in) |
| Height | 2,870 mm (113 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,580 mm (101.6 in) |
| Ground clearance | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Weight (ballasted) | 4,830 kg (10,648 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 125.9 liters (33.3 US gal.; 27.7 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station or Sound-Gard Cab (optional) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 5.9 L, 5,883 cm2, (359.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 106.0 mm X 110.0 mm (4.17 in X 4.33 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.8:1 |
| Horsepower | 83.1 PS (61.1 kW; 82.0 HP) at 2,500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Coolant capacity: | 18.9 L (20 US. qt, 16.6 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Power |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Final drive | Planetary |
| Differential lock | Mechanical rear |
| Transmission model | John Deere TSS High-Low |
| Transmission type | Partial power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 27.0 kmh (16.8 mph) Reverse: 12.1 (7.5 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 10.00-16 (2WD), 12.4-28 (4WD) |
| Rear tires | Ag: 18.4-34 (2WD), 16.9-38 (4WD) |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | II |
| Control type | Position control and lower-link draft sensing |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | 1,090 kg (2,400 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed | 540/1,000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Closed center |
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Valves | 2 |
| Pump flow | 23.0 gpm (87.1 lpm) |