John Deere 4240

The John Deere 4240 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The rated power output is 126.1 hp 94.0 kW. Transmission: Syncro-Range Creeper. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 11265 lbs 5109 kg.

Overview

	1977 - 1984 4040 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1977 - 1984
4040 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

John Deere 4240 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	37 gal 140.0 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 4240 Power
Engine (gross)	134.1 hp 100.0 kW
Engine (net)	126.1 hp 94.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	114 hp 85.0 kW

Mechanical
Drive	4x2 2WD
	4x4 HFWD 4WD
Final drives	planetary
Differential lock	hydro-mechanical
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Sound-Gard cab standard.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Pump flow	25.4 gpm 96.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift	10590 lbs 4803 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	106.7 inches 271 cm
Weight	11265 lbs 5109 kg
Front tire	11.00-16
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	88

References
4040 4240 4440 4640 published in 1980, by John Deere
Product Information Manual published in 1977, by John Deere
Move up to John Deere... published in 1981

Engine

Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	466 ci 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.56x4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm
Power (net)	126.1 hp 94.0 kW
Power (gross)	134.1 hp 100.0 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Idle RPM	810-2380
Operating RPM	1500-2200
Torque	346.7 lb-ft 470.1 Nm
Torque RPM	1500
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed partially synchronized
8-speed full power shift
13-speed creeper

Transmission — Quad-Range

Transmission	Quad-Range
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission — Syncro-Range

Transmission	Syncro-Range
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission — Power Shift

Transmission	Power Shift
Type	full power shift
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet discs
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission — Syncro-Range Creeper

Transmission	Syncro-Range Creeper
Type	creeper
Gears	13 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 4240 Tires
Ag front	11.00-16
Ag rear	18.4-38
Ag front	10.00-16
Ag rear	16.9-38
	20.8-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	106.7 inches 271 cm
Length	179.2 inches 455 cm
Height (cab)	115 inches 292 cm
Shipping weight	11265 lbs 5109 kg
Clearance (front axle)	21.3 inches 54 cm
Clearance (rear axle)	27 inches 68 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	14.3 inches 36 cm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.39 by 92 inches 86 by 2336 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.39 by 96 inches 86 by 2438 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.39 by 109 inches 86 by 2768 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	3.39 by 113 inches 86 by 2870 mm
Front tread	53.5 to 74 inches 135 to 187 cm