John Deere
540A
Farm tractor · 1965–1975 · 104 hp
John Deere540A
The John Deere 540A is a farm tractor manufactured from 1965 to 1975. It features a 104 hp engine, and four-post steering. The transmission is a full power shift type with 8 forward and 4 reverse.
Engine
| Fuel Type | diesel |
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| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 329 ci (5.4 L) |
| Bore | 4.02 in (102 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.33 in (110 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.7 |
| Power Gross | 104 hp (77.6 kW) |
| Power Net | 94 hp (70.1 kW) |
| Torque Peak | 240 lb-ft (325.4 Nm) |
| Torque Peak | 1,300 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Rated | 2,500 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | full power shift |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
| Oil Capacity | 32 qts (30.3 L) |
| Available Options | 8-speed full power shift |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
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| Pump Flow | 28 gpm (106 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,000 psi (137.9 bar) |
Electrical
| Battery Volts | 12 |
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| Charging System | alternator |
Dimensions
| Height Rops | 114 in (289 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 103.5 in (262 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 12,850 lbs (5,828 kg) |
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| Operating | 12,850 lbs (5,828 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 18.4-26 |
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| Rear Ag | 18.4-26 |
| Front Industrial | 18.4-26, 18.4-34 |
| Rear Industrial | 18.4-26, 23.1-26, 28.1-26, 18.4-34, 23.1-26, 28.1-26 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 42 gal (159 L) |
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Steering
| Type | four-post |
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