2940 by John Deere

1980 - 1982

1980 - 1982 2040 SeriesUtility tractor

Series:

Series:2640 ← 29402950 ↓

1976 - 1982

1976 - 1982
Model year 1976-19791980-1982
2040 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:2440 ← 2640 → 2940

Production

Production
Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Original price:$22,000 (1982 )

John Deere 2640 Power

John Deere 2640 Power
PTO (claimed):70 hp
52.2 kW

John Deere 2640 Engine

John Deere 2640 Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:19.5 gal
73.8 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
Final drives:planetary
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Steering:mechanical with power assist
Brakes:differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmissions:8-speed collar shift
 16-speed two-speed power shift
 8-speed power shuttle
Transmission details ...

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:closed center
Pressure:2250 psi
155.1 bar
Valves:1 or 2
Pump flow:13 gpm
49.2 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:II
Control:position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):2400 lbs
1088 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:live*Two-stage foot clutch
 independent*Optional
Rear RPM:540
 540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:85.75 inches
217 cm *Straight axle
Weight:5800 lbs
2630 kg
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:16.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

2640 Serial Numbers

2640 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the 2640 frame above the front axle.
photo of 2640 serial number
1976:235313
1977:258106
1978:280789
1979:305505
1980:341000
1981:362175
1982:376744

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Battery volts:12

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price:$25,500 (1982 )

John Deere 2940 Power

John Deere 2940 Power Drawbar (claimed):68 hp
50.7 kW
PTO (claimed):82 hp
61.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):64.18 hp
47.9 kW
PTO (tested):81.17 hp
60.5 kW
power test details ...

1980 - 1982

1980 - 1982
2040 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:2640 ← 2940
2950 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 1351

Nebraska Tractor Test 1351

Nebraska Tractor Test 1351

Nebraska Tractor Test 1351
Diesel 16-speed 4WD
May 27 - June 5, 1980
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1351 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:81.17 hp
60.5 kW
Fuel use:5.2 gal/hour
19.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:81.46 hp
60.7 kW
Fuel use:5.1 gal/hour
19.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:64.18 hp
47.9 kW
Fuel use:5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull:7,601 lbs
3447 kg
Gear 3L used for pull test.

John Deere 2940 Engine

John Deere 2940 Engine John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel Fuel tank:33.25 gal
125.9 L
Engine details ...

1980 - 1982

1980 - 1982
2040 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:2640 ← 2940
2950 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:359 ci
5.9 L
Bore/Stroke:4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm
Compression:16.8:1
Rated RPM:2500
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:20 qts
18.9 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:planetary
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Steering:power
Brakes:differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Open operator station. Sound-Gard Cab optional.
Transmission:16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1980 - 1982

1980 - 1982
2040 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:2640 ← 2940
2950 ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:John Deere TSS High-Low
Type:partial power shift
Gears:16 forward and 8 reverse
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Left-hand power shift between direct drive and lower range.

Speeds

Speeds
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Pressure:2250 psi
155.1 bar
Valves:2
Pump flow:23 gpm
87.1 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II
Control:position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):2400 lbs
1088 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:101.6 inches
258 cm
Weight:9435 lbs
4279 kg
Front tire:10.00-16
2WD Rear tire:18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

1980 - 1982

1980 - 1982
2040 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:2640 ← 2940
2950 ↓

John Deere 2940 Tires

John Deere 2940 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38
4WD Optional tires (ag):Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:101.6 inches
258 cm
Length:164.9 inches
418 cm
Width:90.3 inches
229 cm
Height (hood):67.1 inches
170 cm
Height (exhaust):113 inches
287 cm
Operating weight:9435 lbs
4279 kg (4WD ROPS)
Ballasted weight:10650 lbs
4830 kg
Clearance (front axle):25.6 inches
65 cm
Rear axle:Rack-and-pinion
Front tread:57 to 82.4 inches
144 to 209 cm
Front tread:63 to 94 inches
160 to 238 cm (wide front)
Rear tread:69 to 91 inches
175 to 231 cm

2940 Serial Numbers

2940 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the front-right of the Deere 2940 frame, above the front axle.
1980:350000
1981:390496
1982:418953

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

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