John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 140
The John Deere 140 is a garden tractor produced from 1968 to 1974 as part of the 100 Series. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and came in two main versions: the 140H1 and the 140H3. The H3 version featured three hydraulic valves for operating multiple attachments. The tractor was powered by either a 12HP or 14HP Kohler single-cylinder gasoline engine, with a hydrostatic transmission and two-wheel drive. It featured manual steering, various brake types over the years, and an open operator station. The 140 supported a range of attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and front-end loaders, making it versatile for garden and lawn tasks.
Power12 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model140
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 140
Tires
| Ag rear | 23x8.50-12 |
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| Ag front | 4.80/4.00-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Power 14HP | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
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| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Starter 12HP | electric |
| Starter 14HP | electric |
| Idle RPM 12HP | 1200-3800 |
| Idle RPM 14HP | 1500-3800 |
| Engine options | 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline, 14HP Kohler 512cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Point gap 12HP | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Point gap 14HP | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM 12HP | 3600 |
| Rated RPM 14HP | 3600 |
| Air cleaner 12HP | dry |
| Air cleaner 14HP | dry |
| Bore/Stroke 12HP | 3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke 14HP | 3.50x3.25 inches (89 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement 12HP | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Displacement 14HP | 512 cc (31.27 ci) |
| Engine detail 12HP | Kohler K301AS, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, used in 1968 model year 140 tractors |
| Engine detail 14HP | Kohler K321AS, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, first used in 1969 models, serial number 10,001 |
| Power (gross) 12HP | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap 12HP | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Sparkplug gap 14HP | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts 12HP | 12 |
| Starter volts 14HP | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
| Intake valve clearance 12HP | 0.010 inches (cold) (0.254 mm) |
| Intake valve clearance 14HP | 0.010 inches (cold) (0.254 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance 12HP | 0.020 inches (cold) (0.508 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance 14HP | 0.020 inches (cold) (0.508 mm) |
Variants
| 140H3 | three hydraulic remotes |
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Dimensions
| Width | 38 inches (96 cm) Minimum width |
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| Length | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| Weight | 730 lbs (140H1) (331 kg), 770 lbs (140H3) (349 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Rear tread | 29/34.5 inches (73/87 cm) |
| Front tread | 31.25 inches (79 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery AH | 40 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | integral mechanical disc (1968), differential mechanical disc (1969-1970), drum (1971 on) |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Notes | The John Deere model 140 was built in two basic versions, the 140H1 and the 140H3. The H3 featured three hydraulic valves, providing the ability to operate multiple attachments. |
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| Series | 100 Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Original price | $1,570 (1974 H1), $1,745 (1974 H3) |
| Years produced | 1968 - 1974 |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 46" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader |
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| Compatibility | The 140 was compatible with the model 33 tiller with 26-, 34-, or 42-inch width. |
| 38" Mower deck | John Deere 41, 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49.25 inches (125 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 111 lbs (50 kg) |
| 46" Mower deck | John Deere 48, 46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 144 lbs (65 kg) |
| 46" Snow blower | John Deere 49, 46 inches width (116 cm), one-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 197 lbs (89 kg) |
| Johnson 12 Loader | 500 lbs lift (full at pin) (226 kg), 47° dump, 16 inches reach (dumped) (40 cm), 69.5 inches height (at pin) (176 cm), 54 inches clearance (dumped) (137 cm), 67 inches clearance (level) (170 cm), weight: 410 lbs (185 kg), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm) |
| 54" Blade front-mount | John Deere 54, 54 inches width (137 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 15 inches lift (38 cm), Angling 30°, 3.5 inches cut (8 cm), 140 lbs (63 kg), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle |
| 54" Blade center-mount | John Deere 54C, 54 inches width (137 cm), 3 inches lift (7 cm), Angling 20°, 0.75 inches cut (1 cm), 104 lbs (manual) (47 kg), 112 lbs (hydraulic) (50 kg), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle, hydraulic-angle Optional |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
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Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
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Serial Numbers
| 1968 | 1001 |
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| 1969 | 10001 |
| 1970 | 22401 |
| 1971 | 30001 |
| 1972 | 38001 |
| 1973 | 46501 |
| 1974 | 56501 |
| Final | Unknown |
| Location | Below steering column or on the right side of tractor, just inside the hood. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Rear PTO | live |
| Front PTO | independent |