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John Deere 540B

John Deere 540B tractor
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The John Deere 540B is a skidder produced from 1976. It features a John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 96 hp gross and 90 hp net power. The tractor has an 8-speed full power shift transmission with 4 reverse gears. It is equipped with four-wheel drive, hydraulic disc brakes, and hydraulic differential locks on front and rear. The 540B has a closed center hydraulic system with 2000 psi pressure and 33.4 gpm pump flow. Dimensions include a 106 inch wheelbase, 242.5 inch length, 103.9 inch width, and 115 inch height with ROPS. Operating weight is 18675 lbs. Attachments include a front-mount blade with 52 inch lift and 9 inch cut, hydraulically lifted. It was manufactured in Dubuque, Iowa, USA and Welland, Ontario, Canada.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 540B

Power

Engine (net):90 hp (67.1 kW)
Engine (gross):96 hp (71.6 kW)

Engine

Type:John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel turbocharged diesel, liquid-cooled
Torque:270 lb-ft (366.1 Nm)
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:42 gal (159.0 L)
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1400
Bore/Stroke:4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression:16.7:1
Power (net):90 hp (67.1 kW)
Displacement:276 ci (4.5 L)
Oil capacity:14 qts (13.2 L)
Power (gross):96 hp (71.6 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:32 qts (30.3 L)

Dimensions

Width:103.9 inches (263 cm)
Length:242.5 inches (615 cm)
Wheelbase:106 inches (269 cm)
Height (ROPS):115 inches (292 cm)
Operating weight:18675 lbs (8470 kg)

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow:33.4 gpm (126.4 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with heat.
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic disc brakes
Final drives:inboard planetary
Differential lock:hydraulic front and rear

Production

Category:Skidder
Factories:Dubuque, Iowa, USA; Welland, Ontario, Canada
Years produced:1976 - ????

Attachments

Blade:John Deere front-mount, 52 inches lift (132 cm), 9 inches cut (22 cm), hydraulic-lift

Transmission

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

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