John Deere 2440
The John Deere 2440 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 219 ci 3.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 60.65 hp 45.2 kW. Transmission: Direction Reverser. Operating weight: 4,750 lbs 2154 kg.
Engine Power
60.65 hp
45.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
19.5 gal
73.8 L
Transmission
Direction Reverser
Operating Weight
4,750 lbs
2154 kg
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 | |
Factories | Dubuque, Iowa, USA |
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 2440 Engine | |
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John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 19.5 gal
73.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 2440 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 52.3 hp
39.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 60.65 hp
45.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 50.42 hp
37.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 60.65 hp
45.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
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 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.75 inches (straight axle)
217 cm |
79.5 inches (swept axle)
201 cm | |
Weight | 4,750 lbs
2154 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
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 | |
Operator's Manual 2440 and 2640 Tractors (OMR62127) | |
Tractors, Orchard/Vineyard published in 1979, by John Deere | |
Focus 76 published in 1976, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 219 ci / 3.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 219 ci
3.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches
102 x 110 mm |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
John Deere 2440 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Dale Johnson |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed collar shift | |
16-speed two-speed power shift | |
8-speed power shuttle |
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 14.9-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Hi-Lo
Transmission | Hi-Lo |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
With 14.9-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Direction Reverser
Transmission | Direction Reverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) with a left-hand hydraulic shuttle lever. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 2440 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 16.9-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.75 inches (straight axle)
217 cm |
79.5 inches (swept axle)
201 cm | |
Length | 139.5 inches
354 cm |
Width | 69.5 inches
176 cm |
Height | 61.3 inches
155 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 101.7 inches
258 cm |
Shipping weight | 4,750 lbs
2154 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 25.4 inches
64 cm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm (straight) |
Front tread | 49 to 79 inches
124 to 200 cm (swept) |
Rear tread | 50 to 96 inches
127 to 243 cm (rack-and-pinion) |
Rear tread | 52 to 80 inches
132 to 203 cm (power-adjust) |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1085 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
October 23 - November 4, 1971
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1085 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 60.65 hp
45.2 kW |
Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 55.23 hp
41.2 kW |
Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 50.42 hp
37.6 kW |
Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour |
Gear 5-Hi used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,472 lbs
2935 kg |
Gear 3-Lo used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2440 based on its 60.65 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
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 | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
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 2440.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.2 hrs
Approximately 6.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (19.5 gal / 73.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.2 gal/hr (11.9 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 2440 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2440.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)60.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)45.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)61.5 PS
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