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John Deere 540A

John Deere 540A tractor
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The John Deere 540A is a skidder produced by John Deere from ???? to 1975. It features a 5.4L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 104 hp gross and 94 hp net. The tractor has an 8-speed full power shift transmission with hydraulic wet disc clutch, four-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives, hydraulic front differential lock, articulated power steering, hydraulic disc brakes, and a four-post ROPS. It was manufactured in Dubuque, Iowa, USA and Welland, Ontario, Canada. The 540A has a wheelbase of 103.5 inches, operating weight of 12,850 lbs, and uses industrial tires sized 18.4-26 and 18.4-34 among others. Fuel capacity is 42 gallons. The hydraulic system is closed center with 2000 psi pressure and 28 gpm pump flow. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and alternator charging.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 540A

Power

Engine (net):94 hp (70.1 kW)
Engine (gross):104 hp (77.6 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear:18.4-26, 18.4-34, 23.1-26, 28.1-26
Industrial front:18.4-26, 18.4-34, 23.1-26, 28.1-26

Engine

Torque:240 lb-ft (325.4 Nm)
Starter:electric
Rated RPM:2500
Torque RPM:1300
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Compression:16.7:1
Power (net):94 hp (70.1 kW)
Displacement:329 ci (5.4 L)
Oil capacity:15 qts (14.2 L)
Engine Detail:John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel
Power (gross):104 hp (77.6 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:24 qts (22.7 L)

Capacity

Fuel:42 gal (159.0 L)
Rear axle:18 qts (17.0 L)
Front diff.:32 qts (30.3 L)

Dimensions

Wheelbase:103.5 inches (262 cm)
Height (ROPS):114 inches (289 cm)
Operating weight:12850 lbs (5828 kg)

Electrical

Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow:28 gpm (106.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Final drives:inboard planetary
Four-post ROPS:yes
Four-wheel drive:yes
Differential lock:hydraulic front
Hydraulic disc brakes:yes
Articulated power steering:yes

Production

Category:Skidder
Factories:Dubuque, Iowa, USA; Welland, Ontario, Canada
Manufacturer:John Deere
Production years:???? - 1975

Transmission

Type:full power shift
Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet discs
Oil capacity:32 qts (30.3 L)

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