John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 540B

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

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