John Deere 140

The John Deere 140 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 512 cc 31.27 ci engine. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand 15. Operating weight: 730 lbs (140H1) 331 kg.

Overview

	1968 - 1974 100 SeriesGarden tractor
1968 - 1974
100 Series
Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$1,570 (1974 H1 )
	$1,745 (1974 H3 )
The John Deere model 140 was built in two basic versions, the 140H1 and the 140H3. The H3 featured three hydraulic valves, providing the ability to operate multiple attachments.

Variants
140H3	three hydraulic remotes

John Deere 140 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Brakes	integral mechanical disc (1968)
	differential mechanical disc (1969-1970)
	drum (1971 on)
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	0 OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Weight	730 to 770 pounds
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x8.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	40

References
John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors and Equipment published in 1968
Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1970, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1973, by John Deere
Loaders for John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1970, by Johnson
Loaders for John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1971, by Johnson
Operator's Manual 140 (OM-M42630) published in 1968
Service Manual 140 Hydrostatic Tractor Serial No. (30,001-) (SM-2093) published in 1973
Operator's Manual 41 and 48 Rotary Mowers (OMM49677)
Operator's Manual 43C and 54C Center Blade (OMM45478) published in 1970
Operator's Manual 49 Snowthrower (OMM89078) published in 1986

Engine

Engine options
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
14HP Kohler 512cc 1-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler K301AS
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
The 12-horsepower K301 was used in the 1968 model year 140 tractors.
Displacement	476 cc 29.07 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.375x3.25 inches 86 x 83 mm
Power (gross)	12 hp 8.9 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Rated RPM	3600
Idle RPM	1200-3800
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.010 inches (cold) 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.020 inches (cold) 0.508 mm
Oil capacity	1.5 qts 1.4 L
Oil change	25 h

Engine Detail — 512 cc / 31.27 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler K321AS
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
The 14-horsepower K321 engine was first used in 1969 models, serial number 10,001.
Displacement	512 cc 31.27 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.50x3.25 inches 89 x 83 mm
Power	14 hp 10.4 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Rated RPM	3600
Idle RPM	1500-3800
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.010 inches (cold) 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.020 inches (cold) 0.508 mm

John Deere 140 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — Sundstrand 15

Transmission	Sundstrand 15
Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Oil type	Deere 303
Oil change	500 h

	Deere 303

140 Transmission Controls
1	Clutch
2	Forward/Reverse
3	Throttle
4	Brakes (not shown)
5	Parking brake

Dimensions

John Deere 140 Tires
Ag front	4.80/4.00-8
Ag rear	23x8.50-12
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x8.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Length	67.5 inches 171 cm
Width	38 inches*Minimum width. 96 cm
Height (steering wheel)	43 inches 109 cm
Weight	730 lbs (140H1) 331 kg
	770 lbs (140H3) 349 kg
Front tread	31.25 inches 79 cm
Rear tread	29/34.5 inches 73/87 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
The 140 was compatible with the model 33 tiller with 26-, 34-, or 42-inch width.

Photos

John Deere 140 H1 garden tractor.

John Deere

1968 John Deere 140 H3 garden tractor.

John Deere 140 operator station and controls.