John Deere 4040S
The John Deere 4040S 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): 115 hp / 85.8 kW. Transmission: Synchro-Range. Operating weight: 11070 lbs 5021 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 115 hp / 85.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
37 gal
140.0 L
Transmission
Synchro-Range
Operating Weight
11070 lbs
5021 kg
Overview
 | 1981 - 1984
4040 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
4040 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 4040S Engine | |
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 37 gal
140.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 4040S Power | |
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Engine | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Sound-Gard cab standard. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Pump flow | 25.4 gpm
96.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 10590 lbs
4803 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 11070 lbs
5021 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Trattore 4040S published by John Deere | |
Move up to John Deere... published in 1981 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 359 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Power | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Compression | 16.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 324.5 lb-ft
440.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed | |
12-speed |
Transmission — Quad-Range
Transmission | Quad-Range |
Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Transmission — Synchro-Range
Transmission | Synchro-Range |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Dimensions
John Deere 4040S Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 180.7 inches
458 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
Height (cab) | 114.7 inches
291 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 123.4 inches
313 cm |
Shipping weight | 11070 lbs
5021 kg |
Rear tread | 60 to 92.9 inches
152 to 235 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4040S based on its 115 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
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 | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
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 4040S.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.2 hrs
Approximately 6.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (37 gal / 140.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6 gal/hr (22.6 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 4040S Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4040S.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)115 hp
Kilowatts (kW)85.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)116.6 PS
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