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John Deere 2840

John Deere 2840 tractor
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The John Deere 2840 is a utility tractor produced from 1977 to 1979. It was built in Mannheim, Germany and originally priced at $17,000 in 1979. It features a 5.4L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing an estimated 89.6 hp, with a 12-speed two-speed power shift or 6-speed sliding gear transmission. The tractor has a two-wheel drive with planetary final drives, mechanical rear differential lock, and power assist steering. It has a fuel capacity of 28 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 12.9 gallons. The 2840 includes a rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm independent operation and a hydraulic 300mm disc clutch. Dimensions include a 97 inch wheelbase, 160 inch length, and 8700 lbs operating weight. The tractor supports a variety of tires and has an optional two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Attachments include the 148 Loader with various bucket sizes and capacities.
John Deere 2840tractorutility tractor5.4L diesel engine12-speed power shift8700 lbs weight148 loaderPTOhydraulics
Power89 hp[P]
Founded1977 - 1979
Model2840

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 2840

Power

PTO (tested):80.65 hp (60.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested):64.86 hp (48.4 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:18.4-34, 15.5-38, 16.9-38
Ag front:7.50-18

Engine

Type:diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Rated RPM:2500
Air cleaner:paper elements
Bore/Stroke:4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Displacement:329 ci (5.4 L)
Manufacturer:John Deere
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Compression ratio:17.0:1

Capacity

Fuel:28 gal (106.0 L)
Hydraulic system:12.9 gal (48.8 L)

Dimensions

Width:90 inches (228 cm)
Length:160 inches (406 cm)
Wheelbase:97 inches (246 cm)
Rear tread:61 to 90 inches (154 to 228 cm) (ROPS or fenders limit minimum tread to 68 inches)
Front tread:57.82.4 to inches (146 to 0 cm), 69 to 94 inches (175 to 238 cm) (wide axle)
Ballasted weight:10500 lbs (4762 kg)
Operating weight:8700 lbs (3946 kg)
Clearance (front axle):21 inches (53 cm)
Height (steering wheel):74 inches (187 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Valves:2
Capacity:12.9 gal (48.8 L)
Pump flow:23 gpm (87.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:power assist
Final drives:planetary
Operator station:Open operator station. Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS optional.
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Built in:Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price:$17,000 in 1979
Years produced:1977 - 1979

Attachments

Weight:1350 lbs (612 kg)
Dump angle:38°
Loader model:148 Loader
Boom cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
Bucket widths:60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm), 96 inches (243 cm)
Lift capacity:3100 lbs lift (full at pin) (1406 kg)
Breakout force:4700 lbs breakout (2131 kg)
Reach (dumped):32 inches (81 cm)
Rollback angle:11°
Bucket cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
Height (at pin):126 inches (320 cm)
Bucket capacities:0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m), 0.6 cu yd (0.5 cu m), 0.8 cu yd (0.6 cu m), 0.9 cu yd (0.7 cu m)
Clearance (level):121 inches (307 cm)
Clearance (dumped):102 inches (259 cm)

Transmission

Type:two-speed power shift
Gears:12 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Description:Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range with a high/low power shift
Alternate gears:6 forward and 3 reverse
Transmission options:12-speed two-speed power shift, 6-speed
Alternate transmission:sliding gear

Tractor hitch

Control:draft sensing
Rear Type:II

Serial Numbers

1977:214909
1978:264711
1979:304654
Serial number location:Serial number plate on the right side of the 2840 frame, above the front axle.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:hydraulic 300mm disc
Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000

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