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 listed engine power is 50.37 hp 37.6 kW. Transmission: Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 4255 to 4950 pounds.
Engine Power
50.37 hp
37.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.5 gal
62.5 L
Transmission
Hi-Lo
Operating Weight
4255 to 4950 pounds
Overview
 | 1976 - 1982
Model year 1976-19791980-1982
2040 SeriesUtility tractor
2040 Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Variants | |
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2240 | utility |
2240-O | orchard |
John Deere 2240 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 16.5 gal
62.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 2240 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | power assist |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pump flow | 9 gpm
34.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 2243 lbs
1017 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
independent OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Batteries | 1 |
2 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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 | |
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 | |
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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 |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range. | |
With 13.6-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Hi-Lo
Transmission | Hi-Lo |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere 2240 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.50-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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Shipping | 4255 lbs
1930 kg |
Operating | 4950 lbs
2245 kg |
Ballasted | 7340 lbs
3329 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1192 | |
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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. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2240 based on its 50.37 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 2240.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.3 hrs
Approximately 6.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (16.5 gal / 62.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.6 gal/hr (9.9 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 2240 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2240.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)50.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)37.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)51.1 PS
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