John Deere 1040
The John Deere 1040 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 49.6 hp 37.0 kW. Transmission: Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 6107 lbs 2770 kg.
Engine Power
49.6 hp
37.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20.6 gal
78.0 L
Transmission
Hi-Lo
Operating Weight
6107 lbs
2770 kg
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Overview
 | 1980 - 1987
Utility tractor |
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1980 - 1987 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 1040 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 1040 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 53.6 hp
40.0 kW |
Engine (net) | 49.6 hp
37.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 42.9 hp
32.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Steering | power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS. Cab optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 20.6 gal
78.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 14.5 gal
54.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 14.5 gal
54.9 L |
Pump flow | 8.2 gpm
31.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4047 lbs
1835 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Weight | 6107 lbs
2770 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-36 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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 | |
Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) | |
John Deere 1040 published in 1980 | |
New Profiles of Performance published in 1979, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 179 ci
2.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Power (net) | 49.6 hp
37.0 kW |
Power (gross) | 53.6 hp
40.0 kW |
Compression | 16.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Torque | 121.7 lb-ft
165.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7.4 qts
7.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 16.4 qts
15.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed collar shift | |
16-speed |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse collar shift
Type | collar shift |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 58.1 qts
55.0 L |
Transmission — Hi-Lo
Transmission | Hi-Lo |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 1040 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4-36 (2WD) |
Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Length | 138 inches
350 cm |
Width | 71.3 inches
181 cm |
Height (cab) | 96.1 inches
244 cm |
Weight | 6107 lbs
2770 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.6 inches
37 cm |
Front tread | 49.6 to 81 inches
125 to 205 cm |
Rear tread | 55.1 to 78.7 inches
139 to 199 cm |
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