This page lists available 3-point hitch and rear lift specs for the John Deere 2240. It also lists hitch category Category 2 and rear PTO power 50.4 hp.
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Rear PTO horsepower50.4 hp
John Deere 2240 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
Hitch category
Category 2
Rear PTO horsepower
50.4 hp
Operating weight
4,950 lb (2,245 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Rear PTO horsepower comparison
This model
50 hp
Average
132 hp
Low
11 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere 2240 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Hitch category note
The John Deere 2240 hitch category is Category 2. This is the attachment-fit side of the rear hitch spec
PTO and weight context
A heavy implement can be liftable but still wrong for the tractor. The John Deere 2240’s context here is that rear PTO horsepower is 50.4 hp and operating weight is 4,950 lb (2,245 kg)
Rear implement matching
The hitch capacity page angle is valuable because it answers the attachment question: can the John Deere 2240 handle gear like rear blade, box blade, rotary cutter, tiller, and ballast box?
John Deere 2240 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the John Deere 2240 rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the John Deere 2240 is the listed rear lift capacity. Use that as the first-pass number for rear implements, not as a front-loader rating.
Is rear lift capacity always measured the same way?
No. For the John Deere 2240, check whether the figure is measured at the hitch ends or 24 in / 610 mm behind the hitch. The behind-the-hitch number is usually more realistic.
Does hitch category matter on the John Deere 2240?
Yes. The John Deere 2240 is listed as Category 2, and that decides what rear implements physically connect cleanly.
What rear implements can the John Deere 2240 lift?
Use the listed rear lift capacity as the first filter for implements such as rear blade, box blade, rotary cutter, tiller, and ballast box. Also check hitch category Category 2, rear PTO power 50.4 hp, and operating weight 4,950 lb (2,245 kg) before choosing the implement.
Does PTO horsepower matter with the John Deere 2240 rear hitch?
Yes. The John Deere 2240 lists rear PTO power of 50.4 hp and operating weight of 4,950 lb (2,245 kg). Lift capacity says what it can raise; PTO power and weight help decide what it can run and control.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
