Quick answer:
The John Deere 2440 tractor has 61 hp engine horsepower and 55.2 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower61 hp
PTO horsepower55.2 hp
Drawbar horsepower52.3 hp
Torque160 lb-ft
Operating weight4,750 lb
John Deere 2440 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 61 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 55.2 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 52.3 hp |
| Engine torque | 160 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 3.6 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | a 3.6L 4-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 4,750 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 2440 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere 2440 is small: 61 hp engine horsepower versus 55.2 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 2440’s practical rating is 55.2 hp, which fits larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements. |
| Drawbar note | For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 2440’s 52.3 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 2440’s weight-to-power figure is about 77.9 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 2440’s engine setup is engine model a 3.6L 4-cylinder, 3.6 L displacement, 4 cylinders, matching its utility tractor horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 2440 torque spec is 160 lb-ft, which is useful when comparing how similar tractors handle load. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.






