John Deere

John Deere 4040

The John Deere 4040 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1978 to 1982 as part of the Iron Horses Series. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. The tractor features a John Deere 6.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine and offers multiple transmission options including a 16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed partially synchronized, 8-speed full power shift, and a 13-speed creeper. It has a drawbar power of 77 hp (claimed) and PTO power of 90 hp (claimed). The tractor is available in 2WD and 4WD configurations with hydraulic wet disc brakes and power steering. It has a fuel capacity of 37 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 11 gallons. The rear hitch is type II/I with a lift capacity of up to 5395 lbs optionally. The PTO is independent with 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions include a 104 inch wheelbase, 153.2 inch length, and 96 inch width. The operating weight ranges from 9630 to 10490 lbs. The tractor comes standard with a Sound-Gard cab. Attachments include John Deere 148 and 158 loaders with various lift capacities and bucket sizes. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging, two 6-volt batteries with 850 CCA each.

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Founded1978 - 1982

Model4040

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4040

Power

PTO (tested)	90.80 hp (67.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)	90 hp (67.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	76.56 hp (57.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	77 hp (57.4 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	18.4-38, 23.1-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-34, 20.8-34, 15.5-38, 16.9-38, 18.4R38
Ag front	9.5L-15, 11L-15, 10.00-16, 7.50-18, 12.4-24 (4WD)

Engine

Model	John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel

Height

Cab	109.8 inches (278 cm)
ROPS	104.1 inches (264 cm)
Steering wheel	86.7 inches (220 cm)

Weight

Shipping	9630 lbs (4368 kg)
Ballasted	12090 lbs (5484 kg)
Operating	10490 lbs (4758 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	37 gal (140.0 L)
Hydraulic system	11 gal (41.6 L)

148 Loader

Weight	1350 lbs (612 kg)
Dump angle	38°
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)
Breakout force	4700 lbs (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)
Lift capacity (full at pin)	3100 lbs (1406 kg)

158 Loader

Weight	1771 lbs (803 kg)
Dump angle	37°
Boom cylinder	2.75 inches (6 cm)
Bucket widths	60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm), 96 inches (243 cm)
Breakout force	5000 lbs (2268 kg)
Reach (dumped)	32 inches (81 cm)
Rollback angle	12°
Bucket cylinder	2.5 inches (6 cm)
Height (at pin)	156 inches (396 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)	151 inches (383 cm)
Clearance (dumped)	132 inches (335 cm)
Lift capacity (full at pin)	3800 lbs (1723 kg)

Dimensions

Width	96 inches (243 cm), 133 inches (long axle) (337 cm)
Length	153.2 inches (389 cm)
Wheelbase	104 inches (264 cm)
Rear tread	60 to 118.3 inches (152 to 300 cm)
Front tread	50 to 91.3 inches (127 to 231 cm)
Clearance (drawbar)	14.1 inches (35 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	27 inches (68 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	22.2 inches (56 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.386 by 92 inches (86 by 2336 mm), 3.386 by 96 inches (86 by 2438 mm), 3.386 by 109 inches (86 by 2768 mm), 3.386 by 113 inches (86 by 2870 mm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	850
Battery volts	6
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	closed center
Valves	1 or 2
Capacity	11 gal (41.6 L)
Pump flow	23 gpm (87.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab	Sound-Gard cab standard
Drive	4x2 2WD, 4x4 HFWD 4WD
Brakes	Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering	Yes
Differential lock	pedal-actuated hydraulic

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Series	Iron Horses Series
Built in	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price	$29,992 (1982 Syncro-Range ROPS 2WD ), $36,549 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )
Years produced	1978 - 1982

Attachments

Loaders	John Deere 148 loader, John Deere 158 loader

Transmission

Transmission options	16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed partially synchronized, 8-speed full power shift, 13-speed creeper
John Deere Quad-Range	Typepartial power shift Gears16 forward and 6 reverse DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between pairs 1-2 and 3-4 in each range, with synchronized shift between 2-3. Two reverses in ranges A-C. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. Power shift is provided by a hydraulically-controlled planetary that provides an under-drive to each gear. Oil capacity62 qts (58.7 L)
John Deere Syncro-Range	Typepartially synchronized Gears8 forward and 2 reverse DescriptionFour shift stations with two forward gears each. Reverse gear in stations one and two. Shifts between gears within a station are synchronized (clutch must be used). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to select shift stations. Oil capacity62 qts (58.7 L)