John Deere 1140
The John Deere 1140 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 55 hp 41.0 kW. Transmission: Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 5300 lbs 2404 kg.
Engine Power
55 hp
41.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20.6 gal
78.0 L
Transmission
Hi-Lo
Operating Weight
5300 lbs
2404 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 1140 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 1140 Power | |
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Engine | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 49.6 hp
37.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power |
Hydraulic 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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Type | closed center constant pressure |
Capacity | 14.5 gal
54.9 L |
Pressure | 2466 psi
170.0 bar |
Pump flow | 12.4 gpm
46.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | lower-link draft control |
Rear lift | 5291 lbs
2399 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Weight | 5300 lbs
2404 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-36 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 55 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) | |
John Deere 1140 published in 1987 | |
Move up to John Deere... published in 1981 |
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 | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
Compression | 16.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Torque | 136.4 lb-ft
185.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
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 two-speed power shift |
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 |
With 13.6-36 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Hi-Lo
Transmission | Hi-Lo |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 1140 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6-36 (2WD) |
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 13.6-36 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Length | 138 inches
350 cm |
Width | 71.3 inches*Minimum
181 cm |
Height (cab) | 97.3 inches
247 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 104 inches
264 cm |
Shipping weight | 5300 lbs
2404 kg |
Ground clearance | 24.5 inches
62 cm |
Front tread | 49.6 to 81 inches
125 to 205 cm |
Rear tread | 59.1 to 78.7 inches
150 to 199 cm |
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