John Deere 40C


John Deere 40C tractor photo
1953 - 1955
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Series map:
40C
23.6hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built11,814
The John Deere 40C is the crawler version of the model 40.
Variants
40wheeled tractor
John Deere 40C Engines
John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline
John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl all-fuel
Fuel tank11 gal
41.6 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 40C Power
Drawbar (claimed)15.11 hp
11.3 kW
Belt (claimed)21.24 hp
15.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)19.63 hp
14.6 kW
Belt (tested)25.0 hp
18.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Steeringmanual clutches
Mechanical contracting band brakes
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase56 inches
142 cm
Weight4500 to 6000 pounds
12-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
40C Serial Numbers
195360001
195462264
195566020
Final71689

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40C Serial Location
John Deere 40C serial number location
Left side of tractor, behind bell housing
Links
JD40C: Information and photos about the 40C
Belt Pulley
Diameter9.1 inches
23 cm
Width6.125 inches
15 cm
RPM1267
Speed3006 ft/min
916.23 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6
References
40C references literature
The First Numbered Series of John Deere Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing
Industrial Tractors and Equipment published in 1954, by John Deere
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere
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Updated on July 1, 2022
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