The John Deere 40 is a 2WD utility tractor manufactured by John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa, USA from 1953 to 1955. The John Deere 40 is equipped with 1.6 L two-cylinders gasoline engine and gear type transmission (4 forward and 1 reverse gear) with dry disc clutch. The John Deere 40 was the replacement for the model M.
The John Deere 40 utility tractor used 1.6 L, 1,647 cm2, (100 cu·in) two-cylinders gasoline engine with 102.0 mm (4.02 in) of cylinder bore and 102.0 mm (4.02 in) of piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 6.5:1. This engine produced 17 PS (12.5 kW; 16.8 HP) at 1850 rpm of maximum output power.
The John Deere 40 is equipped with manual steering, open operator station and 40 liters (10.6 US gal.; 8.8 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
The John Deere 40 was produced in the following modifications:
- 40C – tracked tractor;
- 40H – high-crop;
- 40S – standard;
- 40T – tricycle;
- 40V – special;
- 40U – utility;
- 40W – two-row utility;
John Deere 40 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 40 |
| Length | 2,910 mm (114.6 in) |
| Width | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Wheel base | – |
| Weight | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 liters (10.6 US gal.; 8.8 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 6V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 1.6 L, 1,647 cm2, (100 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 102.0 mm X 102.0 mm (4.02 in X 4.02 in) |
| Compression ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 17 PS (12.5 kW; 16.8 HP) at 1850 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 4.7 L (4.97 US. qt, 4.14 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 13.2 L (13.95 US. qt, 11.61 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | – |
| Transmission model | John Deere |
| Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 5.00-15; 6.00×16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 9-24; 10-24; 11-24 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity | – kg (0 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Transmission |
| Rear PTO spped | 540 rpm |
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