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John Deere 4040

John Deere 4040 tractor
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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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Power100 hp[P]
Founded1978 - 1982
Model4040

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

Type:partial power shift
Gears:16 forward and 6 reverse
Description:Four 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 capacity:62 qts (58.7 L)

John Deere Syncro-Range

Type:partially synchronized
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Description:Four 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 capacity:62 qts (58.7 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift:4316 lbs (1957 kg), 5395 lbs Optional (2447 kg)

Serial Numbers

1978:1000
1979:3199
1980:6033
1981:8707
1982:11727

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000 (1.375)