Farm tractors John Deere

John Deere 4040

1978 – 1982

John Deere 4040
John Deere 4040

Specifications

Model information
Production years1978 - 1982
SeriesIron Horses Series
Equipment typeRow-Crop tractor
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Equipment typeRow-Crop tractor
Built inBuilt in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price
$29,992 (1982 Syncro-Range ROPS 2WD )
$36,549 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )
John Deere 4040 Engine
EngineJohn Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Details Engine details ...
John Deere 4040 Transmissions
Transmission
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed partially synchronized
8-speed full power shift
13-speed creeper
Details Transmission details ...
John Deere 4040 Power
Drawbar (claimed)77 hp
57.4 kW
PTO (claimed)90 hp
67.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)76.56 hp
57.1 kW
PTO (tested)90.80 hp
67.7 kW
DetailsPerformance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
4x2 2WD
4x4 HFWD 4WD
Differential lockpedal-actuated hydraulic
SteeringPower steering
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab / ROPSSound-Gard cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel37 gal
140.0 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 lift
4316 lbs
1957 kg
5395 lbs (optional)
2447 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase104 inches
264 cm
Weight9630 to 10490 pounds
Front tire9.5L-15
Rear tire18.4-38
Details Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere 4040 attachments
Attachmentfront-end loader
Details Attachment details ...
4040 Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number plate on the rear of the 4040, above the PTO shaft.
4040 Serial Numbers
19781000
19793199
19806033
19818707
198211727
Details
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Batteries2
Battery CCA850
Battery volts6
References
Publication
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

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

Model family

Series map

Current model highlighted
  • 4040 Current model
    100.0 hp*
  • 122.2 hp*

*Estimated engine power for comparison only.