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

John Deere 3140 tractor photo
1980 - 1987 Model year 1980-19811981-1987 Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
John Deere 3140 Engine
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 3140 Transmission
16-speed Power Syncron
Transmission details ...
John Deere 3140 Power
Engine
97 hp 72.3 kW
PTO (claimed)
84 hp 62.6 kW
Mechanical
Drive
4x2 2WD
4x4 HFWD 4WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel
33.3 gal 126.0 L
Hydraulic system
15.85 gal 60.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Capacity
15.85 gal 60.0 L
Valves
1
Pump flow
12.4 gpm 46.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Rear lift
7683 lbs 3485 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Engine RPM
540@2400
1000@2400
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging amps
55
Batteries
2
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
88
References
3140 references literature
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.
3140  Power Syncron speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 3140 Tires
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
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
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
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