John Deere 40 Specifications - John Deere 40 Specs

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The John Deere model 40 was the replacement for the M. The 40 variants included the 40S standard, utility, high-crop, 2-row utility, and a crawler model (the 40C). The 40C and the utility were used as industrial models, although there was no official John Deere designation for 40 industrial models.
Production
Manufacturer: John Deere
Factory: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built: 18,000
Original price (USD): $1,500 (1954)
Variants
40C: tracked tractor
40H: high-crop
40S: standard
40T: tricycle
40V: special
40U: utility
40W: two-row utility
Capacity
Fuel: 10.5 gal [39.7 L]
Aux. fuel: 0.9 gal [3.4 L]
3-Point Hitch
Rear Type: I
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 540
Dimensions & Tires
Weight: 2900 to 4553 pounds
Front tire: 5.00-15
Rear tire: 9-24
Links
JD40.com: Detailed information, including service and tune-up, on the 40, 40 Industrial: Photos of industrial model 40s
John Deere 40 Power
Drawbar (claimed): 16.77 hp [12.5 kW]
Belt (claimed): 21.13 hp [15.8 kW]
Drawbar (tested): 21.71 hp [16.2 kW]
Belt (tested): 24.25 hp [18.1 kW]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Steering: manual
Cab: Open operator station.
Belt Pulley
Diameter: 9.1 inches [23 cm]
Width: 6.375 inches [16 cm]
RPM: 1267
Speed: 3006 ft/min [916.23 meters/min]
Electrical
Ground: positive
Battery
Number: 1
Volts: 6
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Bore/Stroke: 4.00x4.00 inches [102 x 102 mm]
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 6.5:1
Rated RPM: 1850
Firing order: 1-2
Starter volts: 6
Oil capacity: 5 qts [4.7 L]
Coolant capacity: 14 qts [13.2 L]
Engine Detail
John Deere, gasoline, 2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled, 100.5 ci [1.6 L]
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Previous model: John Deere M
Next model: John Deere 420
Series next: John Deere 50
Transmission
Manufacturer: John Deere
Type: gear
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: dry disc
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Previous model: John Deere M
Next model: John Deere 420
Series next: John Deere 50
Dimensions
Weight (operating): 2,900 lbs [1315 kg] (40S), 3,220 lbs [1460 kg]
Weight (ballasted): 4,189 lbs [1900 kg] (40S), 4,553 lbs [2065 kg]
Length: 130.625 inches [331 cm], 114.75 inches [291 cm] (40S)
Width: 89.75 inches [227 cm], 55.5 inches [140 cm] (40S)
Height: 58.75 inches [149 cm], 56 inches [142 cm] (40S)
Front tread: 39.125 to 54 inches (40S) [99 to 137 cm] (40S)
Rear tread: 47.25 to 96 inches (40T) [120 to 243 cm] (40T) 38.75 to 54.128 inches (40S) [98 to 137 cm] (40S)
John Deere 40 Tires
Ag front: 5.00-15, 6.00x16
Ag rear: 9-24 (40S), 10-24 (40S/U), 11-24 (40S/U), 11-26 (40U), 13-26 (40U), 9-34 (40W/T/V), 10-34 (40W/V/T), 10-38 (40H), 11-38 (40H)