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 rated power output is 60.65 hp 45.2 kW. Transmission: Direction Reverser. Operating weight: 4,750 lbs 2154 kg.

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
Factories	Dubuque, Iowa, USA
	Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

John Deere 2440 Engine
John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	19.5 gal 73.8 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 2440 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Pump flow	9 gpm 34.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000
Engine RPM	540@2100

Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground	negative
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
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
Image courtesy of Dale Johnson

Transmission

Transmission options
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.

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.

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
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	16.9-28

Dimensions
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
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.