John Deere 2240

The John Deere 2240 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 50.37 hp 37.6 kW. Transmission: Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 4255 to 4950 pounds.

Overview

	1976 - 1982 Model year 1976-19791980-1982 2040 SeriesUtility tractor
1976 - 1982
Model year 1976-19791980-1982
2040 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Variants
2240	utility
2240-O	orchard

John Deere 2240 Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	16.5 gal 62.5 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 2240 Power
PTO (claimed)	50 hp 37.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	39.58 hp 29.5 kW
PTO (tested)	50.37 hp 37.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Steering	power assist
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Pump flow	9 gpm 34.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift	2243 lbs 1017 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
	independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	80.65 inches (straight axle) 204 cm
	74.2 inches (swept axle) 188 cm
Weight	4255 to 4950 pounds
Front tire	6.50-16
Rear tire	13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Batteries	1
	2 OptOptional
Battery volts	12

References
Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474)
Tractors 40 to 80 hp published in 1976, by John Deere
Tractors 40 to 80 hp published in 1977, by John Deere
Tractors, Orchard/Vineyard published in 1979, by John Deere
Focus 76 published in 1976, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere 3179DL
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	179 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	16.2:1
Rated RPM	2500
Operating RPM	1500-2500
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	11.2 qts 10.6 L

Transmission

Transmission options
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
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range.
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Transmission — Hi-Lo

Transmission	Hi-Lo
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 2240 Tires
Ag front	6.50-16
Ag rear	13.6-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	80.65 inches (straight axle) 204 cm
	74.2 inches (swept axle) 188 cm
Length	134.8 inches 342 cm
Width	63 inches 160 cm
Height (hood)	52.6 inches 133 cm
Height (exhaust)	78 inches 198 cm
Clearance (front axle)	20.5 inches 52 cm
Front tread	49.5 to 79.5 inches 125 to 201 cm
Rear tread	50 to 96 inches 127 to 243 cm (rack-and-pinion)
Rear tread	49 to 77 inches 124 to 195 cm (8-position wheels)

John Deere 2240 Weight
Shipping	4255 lbs 1930 kg
Operating	4950 lbs 2245 kg
Ballasted	7340 lbs 3329 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1192
Diesel 16-speed 2WD October 9 - 20, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1192 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	50.37 hp 37.6 kW
Fuel use	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	46.78 hp 34.9 kW
Fuel use	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	39.58 hp 29.5 kW
Fuel use	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Gear 5H used for power test.
Max pull	5,433 lbs 2464 kg
Gear 3L used for pull test.