The John Deere 2040 is a utility tractor built from 1979 to 1987 in Mannheim, Germany. This version uses a 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine, closed-center hydraulics, and 2WD or 4WD options.
General Specifications
Product Name
John Deere 2040
Type
Utility tractor
Brand
John Deere
Production Years
1979 to 1987
Built In
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Engine
John Deere 239.2 ci / 3.9 L diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine Horsepower
70 HP / 52.2 kW
PTO Horsepower
61 HP / 45.5 kW claimed
Rated RPM
2500 rpm
Transmission
8-speed partially synchronized or 16-speed Hi-Lo
Drive
2WD or 4WD
Hydraulic System
Closed-center
Hydraulic Capacity
14.5 gal / 54.9 L
Hydraulic Pressure
2466 psi / 170 bar
Hydraulic Pump Flow
12.42 gpm / 47.0 L/min
Rear Hitch
Category II
Rear Lift
6,768 lb / 3,069 kg
Rear PTO
Independent
PTO Speeds
540 rpm standard / 1000 rpm optional
Wheelbase
89.7 in / 227 cm 2WD, 90 in / 228 cm 4WD
Weight
6,536 to 7,771 lb
Fuel Tank
25.1 gal / 95.0 L
Cooling System
19 qt / 18.0 L
Engine Oil Capacity
9 qt / 8.5 L
Transmission Oil Capacity
58.1 qt / 55.0 L
Higher Than Average 2040 Specs
70 HPEngine Power
61 HPPTO Power
6,768 lbRear Lift
7,771 lbUpper Weight
9 qtOil Capacity
2040 Compared To Average Tractor
Engine Power
70 HP
Average
45 HP
Weight
7,771 lb
Average
5,000 lb
Rear Lift
6,768 lb
Average
3,500 lb
Best For
General farm work
Loader work
Hay work
Mowing and slashing
Medium-duty field work
Not Best For
Heavy commercial tillage
Very large implements
Buyers wanting a compact tractor
High-horsepower PTO work
Engine
The John Deere 2040 uses a 239.2 ci / 3.9L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 70 HP. It is a stronger, heavier-duty setup than the earlier 3-cylinder John Deere 2040 sold in North America.
Hydraulics
The 2040 uses a closed-center hydraulic system with 14.5 gallons capacity, 2466 psi pressure, and 12.42 gpm pump flow.
Transmission
Transmission options included an 8-speed partially synchronized gearbox or a 16-speed Hi-Lo version. The 8-speed transmission has 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, while the 16-speed adds a hydraulically shifted high-low range.
Weight and Stability
The John Deere 2040 weighs 6,536 to 7,771 lb depending on configuration. That gives it solid stability for a utility tractor without making it oversized.
Oil Capacity
The John Deere 2040 takes 9 quarts / 8.5 litres of engine oil.
Important Model Note
John Deere used the 2040 name on more than one tractor. This page covers the 1979 to 1987 European-built 4-cylinder John Deere 2040, not the earlier North American 3-cylinder 2040.
Summary
The John Deere 2040 is a European-built utility tractor with 70 engine HP, 61 claimed PTO HP, a 239.2 ci / 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine, closed-center hydraulics, 6,768 lb rear lift, and 9 quarts of engine oil capacity. It is a practical, strong mid-size tractor for general farm and loader work.
