John Deere

4240

Farm tractor · 1977–1984 · 134 hp

John Deere4240
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The John Deere 4240 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1977 to 1984. It features a John Deere engine, and power steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 16 forward and 6 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement466 ci (7.6 L)
Bore4.56 in (116 mm)
Stroke4.75 in (121 mm)
Compression Ratio17.5
Power Gross134.1 hp (100 kW)
Power Net126.1 hp (94 kW)
Power PTO114 hp (85 kW)
Torque Peak346.7 lb-ft (470.1 Nm)
Torque Peak1,500 RPM
Fuel Systemdirect injection
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,200 RPM
Idle810-2380 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepartial power shift
Transmission ModelQuad-Range
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Available Options16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed partially synchronized, 8-speed full power shift, 13-speed creeper

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center
Pump Flow25.4 gpm (96.1 lpm)
Pressure2,250 psi (155.1 bar)

PTO

Rear Type540/1000
Clutchhydraulic wet disc

Hitch

Rear TypeII
Rear Lift10,590 lbs (4,803 kg)
Hitch Controlposition and draft control

Dimensions

Length179.2 in (455 cm)
Height Cab115 in (292 cm)
Wheelbase106.7 in (271 cm)
Front Tread53.5 in (135 cm)

Weight

Shipping11,265 lbs (5,109 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag11.00-16, 10.00-16
Rear Ag18.4-38, 16.9-38, 20.8-38

Fuel

Capacity37 gal (140 L)

Steering

Typepower

Cab

CabSound-Gard cab standard

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Bush Hog BH114Rotary Cutters44"15 hp
Land Pride RCR1242Rotary Cutters42"18 hp
Land Pride RCR1860Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2060Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-142Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-242Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1548Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1248Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2072Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1872Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Bush Hog BH115Rotary Cutters56"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1260Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1272Rotary Cutters72"25 hp
Bush Hog BH116Rotary Cutters68"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-148Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-248Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3Rotary Cutters60"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-260Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-160Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-172Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Bush Hog BH310-2Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCD1884Rotary Cutters84"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2772Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2760Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-272Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
BEFCO RMD-360Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 2Rotary Cutters84"70 hp

Confirmed compatible on PTO HP and 3-point hitch category. Verify with your dealer before purchasing.