John Deere 2940
The John Deere 2940 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 81.17 hp 60.5 kW. Transmission: John Deere TSS High-Low. Operating weight: 9435 lbs 4279 kg.
Engine Power
81.17 hp
60.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
33.25 gal
125.9 L
Transmission
John Deere TSS High-Low
Operating Weight
9435 lbs
4279 kg
Overview
 | 1980 - 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 | |
Original price was $25,500 in 1982 | |
John Deere 2940 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 2940 Transmission | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 2940 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 68 hp
50.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 82 hp
61.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 64.18 hp
47.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 81.17 hp
60.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Sound-Gard Cab optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 33.25 gal
125.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.8 gal
59.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 15.8 gal
59.8 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2400 lbs
1088 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 101.6 inches
258 cm |
Weight | 9435 lbs
4279 kg |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 33 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 88 |
References | |
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Tractors 40 to 80 HP published in 1981, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 2940 (OMR71860) published in 1980 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 359 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Compression | 16.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 800-2660 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2500 |
Torque | 235 lb-ft
318.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere TSS High-Low
Transmission | John Deere TSS High-Low |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Oil capacity | 63.4 qts
60.0 L |
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Left-hand power shift between direct drive and lower range. | |
With 18.4-34 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 2940 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 101.6 inches
258 cm |
Length | 164.9 inches
418 cm |
Width | 90.3 inches
229 cm |
Height (hood) | 67.1 inches
170 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 113 inches
287 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 25.6 inches
65 cm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | |
Front tread | 57 to 82.4 inches
144 to 209 cm |
Front tread | 63 to 94 inches
160 to 238 cm (wide front) |
Rear tread | 69 to 91 inches
175 to 231 cm |
John Deere 2940 Weight | |
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Operating | 9435 lbs (4WD ROPS)
4279 kg |
Ballasted | 10650 lbs
4830 kg |
Max Drawbar | 1500 lbs (extended)
680 kg |
2200 lbs (retracted)
997 kg | |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1351 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
May 27 - June 5, 1980
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1351 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 81.17 hp
60.5 kW |
Fuel use | 5.2 gal/hour
19.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 81.46 hp
60.7 kW |
Fuel use | 5.1 gal/hour
19.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 64.18 hp
47.9 kW |
Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Gear 5L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,601 lbs
3447 kg |
Gear 3L used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2940 based on its 81.17 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 | 7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 m | Heavy Duty | Heavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
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 2940.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.9 hrs
Approximately 7.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (33.3 gal / 125.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~4.2 gal/hr (16 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 2940 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2940.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)81.2 hp
Kilowatts (kW)60.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)82.3 PS
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