The John Deere 4240 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1977 to 1984 as part of the 4040 Series. It was built in Mannheim, Germany. It features a 7.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine delivering 126.1 hp net and 134.1 hp gross power. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed partially synchronized, 8-speed full power shift, and 13-speed creeper. It has a 4x2 or 4x4 drive with planetary final drives and hydro-mechanical differential lock. The hydraulic system is closed center with 2250 psi pressure and 25.4 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is category II with position and draft control and a lift capacity of 10590 lbs. The PTO is independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch and 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions include a 106.7 inch wheelbase, 179.2 inch length, and 115 inch cab height. Tires vary with front sizes 11.00-16 or 10.00-16 and rear sizes 18.4-38, 16.9-38, or 20.8-38. Electrical system features a 12 volt negative ground with 55 amp alternator and two 12 volt batteries.
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Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4240
Power
Engine (net):126.1 hp (94.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):114 hp (85.0 kW)
Engine (gross):134.1 hp (100.0 kW)
Tires
Ag rear:18.4-38, 16.9-38, 20.8-38
Ag front:11.00-16, 10.00-16
Engine
Type:diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Torque:346.7 lb-ft (470.1 Nm)
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:810-2380
Fuel tank:37 gal (140.0 L)
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1500
Bore/Stroke:4.56x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm)
Compression:17.5:1
Fuel system:direct injection
Power (net):126.1 hp (94.0 kW)
Displacement:466 ci (7.6 L)
Operating RPM:1500-2200
Power (gross):134.1 hp (100.0 kW)
Starter volts:12
Dimensions
Length:179.2 inches (455 cm)
Wheelbase:106.7 inches (271 cm)
Front tread:53.5 to 74 inches (135 to 187 cm)
Height (cab):115 inches (292 cm)
Shipping weight:11265 lbs (5109 kg)
Clearance (drawbar):14.3 inches (36 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):27 inches (68 cm)
Clearance (front axle):21.3 inches (54 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle:3.39 by 92 inches (86 by 2336 mm), 3.39 by 96 inches (86 by 2438 mm), 3.39 by 109 inches (86 by 2768 mm), 3.39 by 113 inches (86 by 2870 mm)
Electrical
Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery AH:88
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:55
Charging system:alternator
Hydraulics
Type:closed center
Pressure:2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow:25.4 gpm (96.1 lpm)
Mechanical
Cab:Sound-Gard cab standard
Drive:4x2 2WD, 4x4 HFWD 4WD
Final drives:planetary
Power steering:yes
Wet disc brakes:yes
Differential lock:hydro-mechanical
Production
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:4040 Series
Built in:Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Years produced:1977 - 1984
Transmission
Quad-Range
Type:partial power shift
Gears:16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Power Shift
Type:full power shift
Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet discs
Syncro-Range
Type:partially synchronized
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Syncro-Range Creeper
Type:creeper
Gears:13 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Transmission options:16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed partially synchronized, 8-speed full power shift, 13-speed creeper
Tractor hitch
Control:position and draft control
Rear Type:II
Rear lift capacity:10590 lbs (4803 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000 (1.375)
Serial Number Location
Location:Serial number tag on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.