John Deere 3040
The John Deere 3040 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The rated power output is 88.5 hp 66.0 kW. Transmission: Power Syncron. Operating weight: 9175 to 9790 pounds.
Engine Power
88.5 hp
66.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
33.3 gal
126.0 L
Transmission
Power Syncron
Operating Weight
9175 to 9790 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1980 - 1987
Model year 1980-19811981-1987
Utility tractor |
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1980 - 1987 | |
Model year 1980-19811981-1987 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 3040 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 3040 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 88.5 hp
66.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 77.8 hp
58.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Sound Gard SG2 cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 33.3 gal
126.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.85 gal
60.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 15.85 gal
60.0 L |
Pressure | 2466 psi
170.0 bar |
Pump flow | 12.4 gpm
46.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 7685 lbs
3485 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
1000@2400 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 100 inches
254 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Weight | 9175 to 9790 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 88 |
References | |
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3040 Tractor published in 1981, by John Deere | |
Move up to John Deere... published in 1981 |
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 |
Power (net) | 88.5 hp
66.0 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Torque | 218 lb-ft
295.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 12.2 qts
11.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 25.4 qts
24.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
16-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Transmission — Power Syncron
Transmission | Power Syncron |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 63.4 qts
60.0 L |
With 16.9-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 3040 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 100 inches
254 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
2WD Length | 167 inches
424 cm |
4WD Length | 173 inches
439 cm |
Width | 81 inches
205 cm |
Height (cab) | 110 inches
279 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 119 inches
302 cm |
2WD Shipping weight | 9175 lbs
4161 kg |
4WD Shipping weight | 9790 lbs
4440 kg |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 26 inches
66 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 20 inches
50 cm |
2WD Front tread | 57 to 82 inches
144 to 208 cm |
4WD Front tread | 55.6 to 83 inches
141 to 210 cm |
Rear tread | 63 to 79 inches
160 to 200 cm |
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