Lawn tractors John Deere

John Deere 140

1968 – 1974

John Deere 140
John Deere 140

Specifications

Model information
Production years1968 - 1974
Series100 Series
Equipment typeGarden tractor
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Equipment typeGarden tractor
Built inBuilt in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price
$1,570 (1974 H1)
$1,745 (1974 H3)
NotesThe John Deere model 140 was built in two basic versions, the 140H1 and the 140H3. The H3 featured three hydraulic valves, providing the ability to operate multiple attachments.
Variants
140H3three hydraulic remotes
John Deere 140 Engines
Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
14HP Kohler 512cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank1.75 gal
6.6 L
Details Engine details ...
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Brakes
integral mechanical disc (1968)
differential mechanical disc (1969-1970)
drum (1971 on)
Cab / ROPSOpen operator station.
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 (optional)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Front PTOindependent
Clutchelectric
Front PTO Typepulley
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase46 inches
116 cm
Weight730 to 770 pounds
Front tire16x6.50-8
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Details Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere 140 attachments
Attachment
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
Details Attachment details ...
140 Serial Number Location
LocationBelow steering column or on the right side of tractor, just inside the hood.
140 Serial Numbers
19681001
196910001
197022401
197130001
197238001
197346501
197456501
FinalUnknown
Details
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Battery AH40
References
Publication
John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors and Equipment published in 1968
Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1970, by John Deere
Weekend Freedome Machines published in 1971, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1973, by John Deere
Loaders for John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1970, by Johnson
Loaders for John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1971, by Johnson
Operator's Manual 140 (OM-M42630) published in 1968
Service Manual 140 Hydrostatic Tractor Serial No. (30,001-) (SM-2093) published in 1973
Operator's Manual 41 and 48 Rotary Mowers (OMM49677)
Operator's Manual 43C and 54C Center Blade (OMM45478) published in 1970
Operator's Manual 49 Snowthrower (OMM89078) published in 1986

Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page

Model family

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    12.0 hp
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    12.0 hp