The John Deere 4240 is a 2WD or 4WD row-crop tractor from the Iron Horses series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA from 1978 to 1982. The JD 4240 is equipped with a 7.6 L (466.0 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine and one of three transmissions: a partial power shift transmission with 16 forward and 6 reverse gears, a full powershift transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears or a partially synchronized transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears (13 forward and 5 reverse for the version with creeper).
The JD 4240 row-crop tractor used the John Deere engine. It is a 7.6 L, 7,636 cm2, (466.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 116.0 mm (4.57 in) of the cylinder bore and 121.0 mm (4.76 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.0:1. This engine produced 111.5 PS (82.0 kW; 110.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm of PTO output power.
The John Deere 4240 is equipped with power steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, Sound-Gard cab standard and 174.0 liters (46 US gal.; 38.3 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the JD 4240 row-crop tractor:
- John Deere 148 loader
- John Deere 158 loader
John Deere 4240 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 4240 |
| Length | 3,970 mm (156.3 in) |
| Width | 2,430 mm (95.7 in) Long axle: 2,870 mm (113 in) |
| Height | – |
| Wheel base | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Ground clearance |
front axle: 560 mm (22 in) rear axle: 680 mm (26.8 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 5,620 kg (12,390 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 174.0 liters (46 US gal.; 38.3 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | Two 6V, CCA 850A |
| Cabin type | Sound-Gard cab standard |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 7.6 L, 7,636 cm2, (466.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 116.0 mm X 121.0 mm (4.57 in X 4.76 in) |
| Compression ratio | 17.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 111.5 PS (82.0 kW; 110.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 16.1 L (17 US. qt, 14.2 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 28.4 L (30 US. qt, 25 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 HFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Power |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Differential lock | Pedal-actuated hydraulic |
| Transmission model | John Deere Quad-Range |
| Transmission type | Partial power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 28.6 kmh (17.8 mph) Reverse: 18.0 kmh (11.2 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 58.7 L (15.5 US. gal, 12.9 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | John Deere PowerShift |
| Transmission type | Full power shift |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 29.0 kmh (18 mph) Reverse: 9.5 kmh (5.9 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 51.1 L (13.5 US. gal, 11.2 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | John Deere Syncro-Range |
| Transmission type | Partially synchronized |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 29.0 kmh (18 mph) Reverse: 10.0 kmh (6.2 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 58.7 L (15.5 US. gal, 12.9 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 11L-15 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 18.4-34 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | II/I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) |
2,600 kg (5,730 lbs) 3,070 kg (6,765 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed | 540/1000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Closed center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 41.6 L (11 US. gal, 9.2 Imp. gal.) |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
| Pump flow | 23.0 gpm (87.1 lpm) |
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