Deere 2440 tractor specifications

1976 - 1982

1976 - 1982 Model year 1976-19791980-1982 2040 SeriesUtility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factories:Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

John Deere 2440 Power

John Deere 2440 Power Drawbar (claimed):52.3 hp
39.0 kW
PTO (claimed):60.65 hp
45.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):50.42 hp
37.6 kW
PTO (tested):60.65 hp
45.2 kW
power test details ...

1976 - 1982

Model year 1976-19791980-1982

2040 Series

Utility tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1085

Nebraska Tractor Test 1085
Diesel 16-speed 2WD October 23 - November 4, 1971 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1085 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	60.65 hp 45.2 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	55.23 hp 41.2 kW
Fuel use:	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	50.42 hp 37.6 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Gear 5-Hi used for power test.
Max pull:	6,472 lbs 2935 kg
Gear 3-Lo used for pull test.

John Deere 2440 Engine

John Deere 2440 Engine John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:19.5 gal
73.8 L
Engine details ...

1976 - 1982

Model year 1976-19791980-1982

2040 Series

Utility tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	219 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.02x4.33 inches 102 x 110 mm
Rated RPM:	2500
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	12 qts 11.4 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Final drives:planetary
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Steering:power
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Two-post ROPS.
Transmissions:8-speed collar shift
16-speed two-speed power shift
8-speed power shuttle
Transmission details ...

1976 - 1982

Model year 1976-19791980-1982

2040 Series

Utility tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed collar shift
16-speed two-speed power shift
8-speed power shuttle

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	collar shift
Gears:	8 forward and 4 reverse
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range.

Speeds

Speeds
With 14.9-28 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Hi-Lo
Type:	two-speed power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Speeds

Speeds
With 14.9-28 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Direction Reverser
Type:	power shuttle
Gears:	8 forward and reverse
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) with a left-hand hydraulic shuttle lever.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Pump flow:9 gpm
34.1 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II/I

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540/1000
Engine RPM:540@2100

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:85.75 inches
217 cm (straight axle)
79.5 inches
201 cm (swept axle)
Weight:4,750 lbs
2154 kg
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tire:16.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1976 - 1982

Model year 1976-19791980-1982

2040 Series

Utility tractor

John Deere 2440 Tires

John Deere 2440 Tires
Ag front:	6.00-16
Ag rear:	16.9-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	85.75 inches 217 cm (straight axle)
	79.5 inches 201 cm (swept axle)
Length:	139.5 inches 354 cm
Width:	69.5 inches 176 cm
Height:	61.3 inches 155 cm
Height (exhaust):	101.7 inches 258 cm
Shiping weight:	4,750 lbs 2154 kg
Clearance (front axle):	25.4 inches 64 cm
Front tread:	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm (straight)
Front tread:	49 to 79 inches 124 to 200 cm (swept)
Rear tread:	50 to 96 inches 127 to 243 cm (rack-and-pinion)
Rear tread:	52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm (power-adjust)

2440 Serial Numbers

2440 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on right side of the 2440 tractor frame, above the front axle.
1976:235210
1977:258106
1978:280789
1979:305501
1980:341000
1981:362173
1982:376746

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