John Deere 940

The John Deere 940 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 42.9 hp / 32.0 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 5004 lbs 2269 kg.

Overview

	1980 - 1986 Utility tractor

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

John Deere 940 Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 940 Power
Engine	42.9 hp 32.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	38.9 hp 29.0 kW

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Four-post ROPS.

Capacity
Fuel	20.6 gal 78.0 L
Hydraulic system	10.8 gal 40.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	10.8 gal 40.9 L
Pressure	2756 psi 190.0 bar
Pump flow	6.1 gpm 23.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift	4878 lbs 2212 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
	independent OptOptional
Clutch	dry disc
	wet disc *Optional, independent PTO
Rear PTO Type	540
Engine RPM	540@2400
Front PTO	optional
Front PTO Type	1000
Engine RPM	1000@2070

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	74.4 inches 188 cm
Weight	5004 lbs 2269 kg
Front tire	6.50-16
Rear tire	12.4-32
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	33
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12

References
Der Neue Traktor 940 published in 1979, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	179 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Power	42.9 hp 32.0 kW
Compression	16.8:1
Rated RPM	2400
Operating RPM	1300-2400
Starter volts	12
Starter power	4 hp 3.0 kW
Oil capacity	7.4 qts 7.0 L
Coolant capacity	11.1 qts 10.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed collar shift
16-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse collar shift

Type	collar shift
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse two-speed power shift

Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 940 Tires
Ag front	6.50-16
Ag rear	12.4-32
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	9.5-36

Dimensions
Wheelbase	74.4 inches 188 cm
Length	138 inches 350 cm
Width	65.4 inches 166 cm
Height (ROPS)	94.1 inches 239 cm
Height (exhaust)	103.1 inches 261 cm
Shipping weight	5004 lbs 2269 kg
Clearance (front axle)	21 inches 53 cm
Front tread	49.6 to 79.5 inches 125 to 201 cm
Rear tread	53.5 to 73.2 inches 135 to 185 cm