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 rated power output is 81.17 hp 60.5 kW. Transmission: John Deere TSS High-Low. Operating weight: 9435 lbs 4279 kg.

Overview

	1980 - 1982 2040 SeriesUtility tractor
1980 - 1982
2040 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price was $25,500 in 1982

John Deere 2940 Engine
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 2940 Transmission
16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

John Deere 2940 Power
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
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
Fuel	33.25 gal 125.9 L
Hydraulic system	15.8 gal 59.8 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	II
Control	position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	2400 lbs 1088 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	33
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	88

References
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.

Dimensions

John Deere 2940 Tires
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
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
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
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.