John Deere 4240


John Deere 4240 tractor photo
1978 - 1982
Iron Horses Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
4040
4240
4440
100.0hp
122.2hp
144.4hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price$33,313 (1982 Syncro-Range ROPS 2WD )
$40,926 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )
Variants
4240row-crop
4240 Hi-Crophigh-clearance
John Deere 4240 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 4240 Transmissions
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed full power shift
8-speed partially synchronized
13-speed creeper
Transmission details ...
John Deere 4240 Power
PTO (claimed)110 hp
82.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)93.38 hp
69.6 kW
PTO (tested)111.06 hp
82.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive4x2 2WD
 4x4 HFWD 4WD
Differential lockpedal-actuated hydraulic
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Sound-Gard cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel46 gal
174.1 L
Hydraulic system11 gal
41.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity11 gal
41.6 L
Valves1 or 2
Pump flow23 gpm
87.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Rear lift5,732 lbs
2600 kg
 6,766 lbsOptOptional
3069 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear RPM540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase106.6 inches
270 cm
Weight10900 to 12395 pounds
Front tire11L-15
Rear tire18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
4240 Serial Numbers
19781000
19797434
198014394
198120186
198225670

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
4240 Serial Location
John Deere 4240 serial number location
Serial number plate on the rear of the 4240, above the PTO shaft.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Batteries2
Battery CCA850
Battery volts6
References
4240 references literature
The New Iron Horses published in 1978, by John Deere
Tractors 90 to 180 HP published in 1979, by John Deere
Tractors 90, 110, 130, 155, 180 HP published in 1979, by John Deere
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1977, by John Deere
40 Series Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1982, by John Deere
Performance on the Leading Edge published in 1978, by John Deere
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Contact: Peter Easterlund
Updated on April 5, 2022
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