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John Deere 140

John Deere 140 tractor
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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.
John Deere 140garden tractorKohler enginehydrostatic transmissionlawn tractormower decksnowblowerfront bladeloader
Power12 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model140

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 140

Tires

Ag rear:23x8.50-12
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)
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

Dimensions

Width:38 inches (96 cm) Minimum width
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
Battery AH:40
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
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.
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
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

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:0 Optional

Serial Numbers

1968:1001
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
Rear PTO:live
Front PTO:independent