John Deere 4240S Specs ( 1982-1986 )
Overview
The John Deere 4240S is a powerful four-wheel drive farm tractor built in Germany between 1982 and 1986, featuring a 132 hp turbocharged diesel engine. It comes standard with a Sound-Gard Cab and offers heavy-lifting capabilities with a rear lift capacity of 12,434 lbs and an independent 540/1000 PTO.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage and Field Work:
With its 132 hp turbocharged engine, 466 ci displacement, and four-wheel drive configuration, this tractor is designed to handle demanding primary tillage tasks.
Material Handling and Lifting:
The Category II rear hitch provides a substantial lift capacity of 12,434 lbs, supported by a closed center hydraulic system delivering 25.4 gpm of pump flow.
All-Weather Operations:
Equipped with a standard Sound-Gard Cab and a 12V electrical system with twin 88 AH batteries, this machine ensures operator comfort and reliable starting in various conditions.
Production
| Description | Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.56x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm) |
| Compression | 16.8:1 |
| Description | John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 466 ci (7.6 L) |
| Power | 132 hp (98.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 413 lb-ft (560.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc / hydraulic wet disc |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Quad-Range / Synchro-Range |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 12-speed |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Sound-Gard Cab standard. |
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| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 25.4 gpm (96.1 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 12434 lbs (5640 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery AH | 88 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (cab) | 114.7 inches (291 cm) |
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| Height (exhaust) | 124.3 inches (315 cm) |
| Length | 183.5 inches (466 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 81.5 inches (152 to 207 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 11600 lbs (5261 kg) |
| Width | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
| Weight | 11600 lbs (5261 kg) |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 16.9-28. Rear: 20.8-38 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8-38 |
4240S Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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4240S Serial Numbers
| 1982 | 345029 |
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| 1983 | 346464 |
| 1984 | 347542 |
| 1985 | 348359 |
| 1986 | 349009 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | Trattore 4240S published by John Deere |
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