The John Deere 40 is 96 in wide and 104.1 in tall, with a 78 in wheelbase.
Width96 in (8 ft 0 in) / 2,438.4 mm
Height104.1 in (8 ft 8.1 in) / 2,644.1 mm
Wheelbase78 in (6 ft 6 in) / 1,981.2 mm
Ground clearance15.5 in (1 ft 3.5 in) / 393.7 mm
John Deere 40 Dimensions
Overall width
96 in (8 ft 0 in) / 2,438.4 mm
Overall height
104.1 in (8 ft 8.1 in) / 2,644.1 mm
Wheelbase
78 in (6 ft 6 in) / 1,981.2 mm
Ground clearance
15.5 in (1 ft 3.5 in) / 393.7 mm
Tractor Size Comparison Chart
Overall width comparison
This model
96 in
Average
70 in
Low
20 in
High
176 in
Overall height comparison
This model
104.1 in
Average
79.8 in
Low
36 in
High
156 in
Wheelbase comparison
This model
78 in
Average
82.8 in
Low
34.8 in
High
190.5 in
Ground clearance comparison
This model
15.5 in
Average
16.3 in
Low
3.5 in
High
65.4 in
John Deere 40 Extra Dimension Notes
Storage fit note
The John Deere 40 is more realistic for a barn bay, carport or small machinery shed. With width 96 in (8 ft 0 in) / 2,438.4 mm and height 104.1 in (8 ft 8.1 in) / 2,644.1 mm, low domestic garages are not the safest assumption.
Fitment note
The John Deere 40 size check comes down to width at 96 in (8 ft 0 in) / 2,438.4 mm and height at 104.1 in (8 ft 8.1 in) / 2,644.1 mm. If storage is tight, measure before transport day.
Wheelbase note
The John Deere 40 wheelbase is 78 in (6 ft 6 in) / 1,981.2 mm. That is the number to compare when two tractors have similar length but different stance.
Ground clearance note
Ground clearance for the John Deere 40 comes out at 15.5 in (1 ft 3.5 in) / 393.7 mm. It is a useful field-work comparison number.
Storage Tips
A small shed can work if the bay clears the tractor with real margin around the doorway.
Measure the lowest overhead point, not the tallest part of the shed roof.
Longer wheelbase machines are easier to store when the door approach is straight and uncluttered.
Height is the risky number here; check beams, door tracks and roof bracing.
Storage FAQ
Will it fit in a garage?
If the tractor is stored bare, compare your garage to length not captured long, 96 in wide and 104.1 in tall. If you want normal parking room, use around 12 ft high and 12 ft wide instead.
What size door should I check?
If there are posts, tracks or stored gear near the doorway, go bigger than 12 ft by 12 ft. The tractor’s base size is length not captured long and 96 in wide before attachments.
Do attachments change the storage size?
Yes. If the storage target is 12 ft high and 12 ft wide, attachments should be checked against that, not against the bare length not captured length alone.
How much maneuvering room should I allow?
Because the tractor is length not captured long with a 78 in wheelbase, avoid turning sharply right at the doorway. A straight approach around 15 ft is safer.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor dimensions can change by year, tire setup, cab/ROPS setup, attachments and market. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information.
