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 PTO110.94 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

Box Blades

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride BB3578Box Blades78"45 hp
Land Pride BB3584Box Blades84"45 hp
Land Pride BB3596Box Blades96"45 hp

Rotary Cutters

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 2Rotary Cutters84"70 hp
Land Pride DBM2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride DB2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCP2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCPM2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCPM3760Rotary Cutters60"95 hp
Land Pride RCP3760Rotary Cutters60"95 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1266
November 8 to 21, 1977 Fuel Consumption Power Crank Temperature °F (°C) Hp shaft Air Air Barometer

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
110.94HP
Sound
92dB(A)
NTTLTest #1266
November 8 to 21, 1977 Fuel Consumption Power Crank Temperature °F (°C) Hp shaft Air Air Barometer

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
110.94HP
Sound
92dB(A)