John Deere 4240S
The John Deere 4240S is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 132 hp / 98.4 kW. Transmission: Synchro-Range. Operating weight: 11600 lbs 5261 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 132 hp / 98.4 kW
Transmission
Synchro-Range
Operating Weight
11600 lbs
5261 kg
Overview
 | 1982 - 1986
4040 Series |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 4240S Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 4240S Power | |
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Engine | 132 hp
98.4 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 | 12434 lbs
5640 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 11600 lbs
5261 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 88 |
References | |
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Trattore 4240S published by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.56x4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm |
Power | 132 hp
98.4 kW |
Compression | 16.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 413 lb-ft
560.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
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 4240S Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8-38 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 16.9-28. Rear: 20.8-38 |
Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 20.8-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 183.5 inches
466 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
Height (cab) | 114.7 inches
291 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 124.3 inches
315 cm |
Shipping weight | 11600 lbs
5261 kg |
Rear tread | 60 to 81.5 inches
152 to 207 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4240S based on its 132 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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 4240S.
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 4240S Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4240S.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)132 hp
Kilowatts (kW)98.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)133.8 PS
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