John Deere 3140
The John Deere 3140 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 97 hp / 72.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 8896 to 9932 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 97 hp / 72.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
33.3 gal
126.0 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
8896 to 9932 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1980 - 1987
Model year 1980-19811981-1987
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 3140 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 3140 Transmission | |
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16-speed Power Syncron | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 3140 Power | |
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Engine | 97 hp
72.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 84 hp
62.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 HFWD 4WD | |
4x4 MFWD 4WD | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
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 |
Valves | 1 |
Pump flow | 12.4 gpm
46.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 7683 lbs
3485 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
1000@2400 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
MFWD Wheelbase | 101.7 inches
258 cm |
HFWD Wheelbase | 100.3 inches
254 cm |
Weight | 8896 to 9932 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4/15-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 88 |
References | |
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The New 3140 published in 1979, by John Deere | |
New Profiles of Performance published in 1979, 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 | 97 hp
72.3 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Compression | 16.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Operating RPM | 1400-2500 |
Torque | 236 lb-ft
320.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 12.2 qts
11.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 25.4 qts
24.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse Power Syncron
Type | Power Syncron |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Oil capacity | 63.4 qts
60.0 L |
With 18.4/15-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 3140 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4/15-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4/15-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
MFWD Wheelbase | 101.7 inches
258 cm |
HFWD Wheelbase | 100.3 inches
254 cm |
Length | 172.6 inches
438 cm |
Width | 81.5 inches
207 cm |
Height (cab) | 109.7 inches
278 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 119.6 inches
303 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 27.3 inches
69 cm |
MFWD Clearance (front axle) | 20.9 inches
53 cm |
HFWD Clearance (front axle) | 21 inches
53 cm |
2WD Front tread | 56.9 to 82.5 inches
144 to 209 cm |
MFWD Front tread | 63.3 to 79 inches
160 to 200 cm |
HFWD Front tread | 64.6 to 80.6 inches
164 to 204 cm |
Rear tread | 64 to 82.7 inches
162 to 210 cm |
John Deere 3140 Weight | |
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2WD | 8896 lbs
4035 kg |
MFWD | 9711 lbs
4404 kg |
HFWD | 9932 lbs
4505 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 3140.
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 3140 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3140.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 97 hp / 72.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
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