John Deere 2440 Specs ( 1976-1982 )
Overview
The John Deere 2440 is a versatile utility farm tractor manufactured in Dubuque, Iowa, featuring a 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine that delivers a tested 60.65 PTO horsepower. Built between 1976 and 1982, it offers reliable performance with mechanical rear differential locks and hydraulic wet disc brakes for demanding agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Towing and Pulling:
With a tested maximum pull of 6,472 lbs and a shipping weight of 4,750 lbs, this tractor is well-suited for high-traction applications utilizing its planetary final drives.
Versatile Field Operations:
The 16-speed two-speed power shift transmission and independent 540/1000 rear PTO provide the flexibility needed to operate various implements across different ground speeds.
Row Crop and Utility Work:
Adjustable front and rear treads, combined with power steering and a Category II/I rear hitch, allow for precise maneuvering and tool attachment in diverse farm layouts.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Factories | Dubuque, Iowa, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Description | Image courtesy of Dale Johnson |
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| Engine type | John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal (73.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 219 ci (3.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 52.3 hp (39.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 50.42 hp (37.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 60.65 hp (45.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 60.65 hp (45.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range. / Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) with a left-hand hydraulic shuttle lever. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Hi-Lo / Direction Reverser |
| Type | collar shift / two-speed power shift / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 8-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 8-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 9 gpm (34.1 lpm) |
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| Type | closed center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 25.4 inches (64 cm) |
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| Front tread | 60 to 88 inches (straight) (152 to 223 cm) / 49 to 79 inches (swept) (124 to 200 cm) |
| Height | 61.3 inches (155 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 101.7 inches (258 cm) |
| Length | 139.5 inches (354 cm) |
| Rear tread | 50 to 96 inches (rack-and-pinion) (127 to 243 cm) / 52 to 80 inches (power-adjust) (132 to 203 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 4,750 lbs (2154 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85.75 inches (straight axle) (217 cm) |
| Width | 69.5 inches (176 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| Weight | 4,750 lbs (2154 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85.75 inches (straight axle) (217 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-28 |
2440 Serial Numbers
| 1976 | 235210 |
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| 1977 | 258106 |
| 1978 | 280789 |
| 1979 | 305501 |
| 1980 | 341000 |
| 1981 | 362173 |
| 1982 | 376746 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Serial number plate on right side of the 2440 tractor frame, above the front axle. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1085
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 23 - November 4, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1085 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5-Hi used for power test. / Gear 3-Lo used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) / 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 50.42 hp (37.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,472 lbs (2935 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 60.65 hp (45.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 55.23 hp (41.2 kW) |
References
| Description | Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) / Tractors 40 to 80 hp published in 1976, by John Deere / Tractors 40 to 80 hp published in 1977, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 2440 and 2640 Tractors (OMR62127) / Tractors, Orchard/Vineyard published in 1979, by John Deere / Focus 76 published in 1976, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 14.9-28 rear tires. / With 14.9-28 rear tires. |
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