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    John Deere 40

    John Deere 40 tractor photo
    Production years:1953 - 1955
    Previous model:John Deere M
    Next model:John Deere 420
    Tractor type:Farm/Agricultural tractor
    Larger:John Deere 50





    The John Deere model 40 was the replacement for the M. The 40 variants included the 40S standard, utility, high-crop, 2-row utility, and a crawler model (the 40C). The 40C and the utility were used as industrial models, although there was no official John Deere designation for 40 industrial models.
     

    Production:

    Manufacturer:John Deere
    Factory:Dubuque, Iowa, USA
    Total built:18,000
    Original price:$1,500 (1954)
     

    Variants:

    40C:tracked tractor
     

    John Deere 40 Engine:

       John Deere 2-cyl gasoline
       John Deere 2-cyl all-fuel
    full engine details ...
     

    Capacity:

    Fuel:10.5 gal [39.7 L]
    Aux. fuel:0.9 gal [3.4 L]
     

    Power Take-off (PTO):

    Rear PTO:transmission
    Rear RPMs:560
     

    Dimensions & Tires:

    Wheelbase:-unknown-
    Weight:2900 to 4553 pounds
    Front tire:5.00-15
    Rear tire:9-24
    full dimensions and tires ...
     

    40 Serial Numbers:

    1953: 60001 (Standard)
    1954: 67359 (Standard)
    1955: 69474 (Standard)
    1953: 60001 (Tricycle)
    1954: 72167 (Tricycle)
    1955: 75531 (Tricycle)
    1953: 60001 (Utility)
    1954: 60202 (Utility)
    1955: 63140 (Utility)
    1954: 60001 (Hi-Crop)
    1955: 60060 (Hi-Crop)
     

    Links:

    JD40.com: Detailed information, including service and tune-up, on the 40
    40 Industrial: Photos of industrial model 40s
     

    John Deere 40 Power:

    Engine:-unknown-
    Drawbar (claimed):16.77 hp [12.5 kW]
    Belt (claimed):21.13 hp [15.8 kW]
    Drawbar (tested):22.9 hp [17.1 kW]
    Belt (tested):25.2 hp [18.8 kW]
    power test details ...
     

    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
    Steering:-unknown-
    Brakes:-unknown-
     

    Electrical:

    Ground:-unknown-
     

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