John Deere

John Deere 940

The John Deere 940 is a utility tractor produced from 1980 to 1986 in Mannheim, Germany. It features a 2.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 42.9 hp (32.0 kW) with a PTO power of 38.9 hp (29.0 kW). Transmission options include an 8-speed collar shift and a 16-speed two-speed power shift. The tractor has two-wheel drive with planetary final drives, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a four-post ROPS. Fuel capacity is 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) and hydraulic system capacity is 10.8 gallons (40.9 L). The rear hitch is category II/I with a lift capacity of 4878 lbs (2212 kg). PTO options include live rear PTO with 540 rpm and optional independent PTO, and an optional front PTO at 1000 rpm. Dimensions include a 74.4 inch (188 cm) wheelbase, 138 inch (350 cm) length, and a shipping weight of 5004 lbs (2269 kg).
Power42 hp
Founded1980 - 1986
Model940

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 940

Power
Engine power42.9 hp (32.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)38.9 hp (29.0 kW)
Tires
Ag rear12.4-32, 9.5-36
Ag front6.50-16, 7.50-16
Engine
Typediesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Power42.9 hp (32.0 kW)
Rated RPM2400
Bore/Stroke4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm)
Compression16.8:1
Displacement179 ci (2.9 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Oil capacity7.4 qts (7.0 L)
Operating RPM1300-2400
Starter power4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity11.1 qts (10.5 L)
Capacity
Fuel20.6 gal (78.0 L)
Hydraulic system10.8 gal (40.9 L)
Dimensions
Width65.4 inches (166 cm)
Length138 inches (350 cm)
Wheelbase74.4 inches (188 cm)
Rear tread53.5 to 73.2 inches (135 to 185 cm)
Front tread49.6 to 79.5 inches (125 to 201 cm)
Height (ROPS)94.1 inches (239 cm)
Shipping weight5004 lbs (2269 kg)
Height (exhaust)103.1 inches (261 cm)
Clearance (front axle)21 inches (53 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery volts12
Charging amps33
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity10.8 gal (40.9 L)
Pressure2756 psi (190.0 bar)
Pump flow6.1 gpm (23.1 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSFour-post ROPS
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesWet disc brakes
Final drivesplanetary
Power steeringYes
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Built inMannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Years produced1980 - 1986
Transmission
Options8-speed collar shift, 16-speed two-speed power shift
Power shift typetwo-speed power shift
Collar shift typecollar shift
Power shift gears16 forward and 8 reverse
Collar shift gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Collar shift clutchdry disc
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Rear lift capacity4878 lbs (2212 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchdry disc
Rear PTOlive
Front PTOoptional
Rear PTO Type540
Front PTO Type1000
Clutch optionalwet disc Optional, independent PTO
Rear PTO optionalindependent Optional
Rear PTO Engine RPM540@2400
Front PTO Engine RPM1000@2070