John Deere

John Deere 1040

The John Deere 1040 is a utility tractor produced from 1980 to 1987. It was built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It features a 2.9L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 53.6 hp gross and 49.6 hp net, with a PTO power of 42.9 hp. The tractor offers 8-speed collar shift and 16-speed Hi-Lo transmission options, two- or four-wheel drive, planetary final drives, power steering, and wet disc brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 20.6 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 14.5 gallons with an 8.2 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is type II/I with a lift capacity of 4047 lbs at 24 inches. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 80.7 inches, length of 138 inches, width of 71.3 inches, and height of 96.1 inches with cab. The tractor weighs 6107 lbs and has ground clearance of 14.6 inches. Standard tires are 7.50-16 front and 12.4-36 rear for 2WD, with optional 9.50-24 front and 12.4-36 rear for 4WD. Electrical system is negative ground with two 12-volt batteries.

Power53 hp

Founded1980 - 1987

Model1040

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 1040

Power

Engine (net)	49.6 hp (37.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	42.9 hp (32.0 kW)
Engine (gross)	53.6 hp (40.0 kW)

Tires

Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4-36 (2WD)
Optional tires (4WD)	Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)

Engine

Type	diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model	John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Torque	121.7 lb-ft (165.0 Nm)
Rated RPM	2500
Torque RPM	1400
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm)
Compression	16.8:1
Power (net)	49.6 hp (37.0 kW)
Displacement	179 ci (2.9 L)
Oil capacity	7.4 qts (7.0 L)
Power (gross)	53.6 hp (40.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	16.4 qts (15.5 L)

Capacity

Fuel	20.6 gal (78.0 L)
Hydraulic system	14.5 gal (54.9 L)

Dimensions

Width	71.3 inches (181 cm)
Length	138 inches (350 cm)
Weight	6107 lbs (2770 kg)
Wheelbase	80.7 inches (204 cm)
Rear tread	55.1 to 78.7 inches (139 to 199 cm)
Front tread	49.6 to 81 inches (125 to 205 cm)
Height (cab)	96.1 inches (244 cm)
Ground clearance	14.6 inches (37 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Capacity	14.5 gal (54.9 L)
Pump flow	8.2 gpm (31.0 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Four-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Steering	power
Final drives	planetary

Production

Type	Utility tractor
Built in	Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Years produced	1980 - 1987

Transmission

Options	8-speed collar shift, 16-speed
Type (8-speed)	collar shift
Gears (8-speed)	8 forward and 4 reverse
Type (16-speed)	Hi-Lo
Gears (16-speed)	16 forward and 8 reverse
Oil capacity (8-speed)	58.1 qts (55.0 L)

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