The John Deere 940 tractor has 42.9 hp engine horsepower and 302 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower42.9 hp
PTO horsepower302 hp
Drawbar horsepower38.9 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque150 lb-ft
Operating weight9,500 lb
John Deere 940 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
42.9 hp
PTO horsepower
302 hp
Drawbar horsepower
38.9 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine torque
150 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.9 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
a 2.9L 3-cylinder
Operating weight
9,500 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
42.9 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
302 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
38.9 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
9,500 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 940 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 940 is rated at 42.9 hp engine horsepower and 38.9 hp drawbar horsepower, putting usable pulling power about 4 hp below engine output.
PTO note
The John Deere 940 has 302 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the compact utility tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 940’s 38.9 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 940’s weight-to-power figure is about 221.4 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is heavy for its power, which usually helps traction and stability under pull.
Engine note
With 2.9 L across 3 cylinders, the John Deere 940 averages about 1 L per cylinder.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 940 combines 150 lb-ft of torque with a 2,400 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a typical tractor rated-speed range.
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.
