John Deere
40
Farm tractor · 1953–1955 · 23 hp
John Deere40
The John Deere 40 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1953 to 1955. It features a John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a gear type with 4 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 100.5 ci (1.6 L) |
| Bore | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Stroke | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 6.5 |
| Power Drawbar | 21.71 hp (16.2 kW) |
| Power Belt | 24.25 hp (18.1 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Starter Volts | 6 |
| Oil Capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Rated | 1,850 RPM |
| Firing Order | 1-2 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Available Options | 4-speed gear |
PTO
| Rear Type | transmission |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Dimensions
| Length | 114.75 in (291 cm) |
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| Width | 55.5 in (140 cm) |
| Height | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Front Tread | 39.13 in (99 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 47.25 in (120 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 2,900 lbs |
|---|---|
| Operating | 3,220 lbs (1,460 kg) |
| Ballasted | 4,553 lbs (2,065 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 5.00-15, 6.00x16 |
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| Rear Ag | 9-24, 10-24, 11-24, 11-26, 13-26, 9-34, 10-34, 10-38, 11-38 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 10.5 gal (39.7 L) |
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Steering
| Type | manual |
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