John Deere

John Deere 4240

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.
Power134 hp
Founded1977 - 1984
Model4240

Technical Specifications

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 rear18.4-38, 16.9-38, 20.8-38
Ag front11.00-16, 10.00-16
Engine
Typediesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelJohn Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Torque346.7 lb-ft (470.1 Nm)
Starterelectric
Idle RPM810-2380
Fuel tank37 gal (140.0 L)
Rated RPM2200
Torque RPM1500
Bore/Stroke4.56x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm)
Compression17.5:1
Fuel systemdirect injection
Power (net)126.1 hp (94.0 kW)
Displacement466 ci (7.6 L)
Operating RPM1500-2200
Power (gross)134.1 hp (100.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Length179.2 inches (455 cm)
Wheelbase106.7 inches (271 cm)
Front tread53.5 to 74 inches (135 to 187 cm)
Height (cab)115 inches (292 cm)
Shipping weight11265 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 axle3.39 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
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery AH88
Battery volts12
Charging amps55
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Pressure2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow25.4 gpm (96.1 lpm)
Mechanical
CabSound-Gard cab standard
Drive4x2 2WD, 4x4 HFWD 4WD
Final drivesplanetary
Power steeringyes
Wet disc brakesyes
Differential lockhydro-mechanical
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Series4040 Series
Built inMannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Years produced1977 - 1984
Transmission
Quad-Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Power Shift
Typefull power shift
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet discs
Syncro-Range
Typepartially synchronized
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Syncro-Range Creeper
Typecreeper
Gears13 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Transmission options16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed partially synchronized, 8-speed full power shift, 13-speed creeper
Tractor hitch
Controlposition and draft control
Rear TypeII
Rear lift capacity10590 lbs (4803 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number tag on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.