John Deere 2840 Tractor Information
The John Deere 2840 is a utility tractor with a power range of 40 to 99 horsepower. The tractor has a 5.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine. Specifications and features of the John Deere 2840 include:
John Deere 2840 Specs

Production |
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| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Utility tractor |
| Factory: | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Original price: | $17,000 (1979 ) |
John Deere 2840 Serial Numbers |
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| Location: | Serial number plate on the right side of the 2840 frame, above the front axle. |
| 1977: | 214909 |
| 1978: | 264711 |
| 1979: | 304654 |
Engine |
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| Type | John Deere diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Displacement: | 329 ci 5.4 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.02×4.33 inches 102 x 110 mm |
| Air cleaner: | paper elements |
| Compression: | 17.0:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2500 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Coolant capacity: | 5 qts 4.7 L |
Transmission |
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| Transmission: | Hi-Lo |
| Type: | two-speed power shift |
| Gears: | 12 forward and 6 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
| Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range with a high/low power shift. | |
Power |
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| Drawbar (tested): | 64.86 hp 48.4 kW |
| PTO (tested): | 80.65 hp 60.1 kW |
Mechanical |
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| Chassis: | 4×2 2WD |
| Final drives: | planetary |
| Differential lock: | mechanical rear |
| Steering: | power assist |
| Brakes: | differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Cab: | Open operator station. Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS optional. |
| Transmissions: | 12-speed two-speed power shift |
| 6-speed | |
Capacity |
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| Fuel: | 28 gal 106.0 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 12.9 gal 48.8 L |
Hydraulics |
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| Type: | closed center |
| Capacity: | 12.9 gal 48.8 L |
| Valves: | 2 |
| Pump flow: | 23 gpm 87.1 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) |
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| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Clutch: | hydraulic 300mm disc |
| Rear RPM: | 540/1000 |
Electrical |
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| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Batteries: | 2 |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
John Deere 2840 Tires |
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| Ag front: | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear: | 18.4-34 |
| Ag rear: | 15.5-38 |
| 16.9-38 | |
Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase: | 97 inches 246 cm |
| Length: | 160 inches 406 cm |
| Width: | 90 inches 228 cm |
| Height (steering wheel): | 74 inches 187 cm |
| Operating weight: | 8700 lbs 3946 kg |
| Ballasted weight: | 10500 lbs 4762 kg |
| Clearance (front axle): | 21 inches 53 cm |
| Rear axle: | Rack-and-pinion |
| Front tread: | 57.82.4 to inches 146 to 0 cm |
| Front tread: | 69 to 94 inches 175 to 238 cm (wide axle) |
| Rear tread: | 61 to 90 inches 154 to 228 cm * |
John Deere 148 Loader Attachments
John Deere 148 Loader |
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| Loader weight: | 1350 lbs 612 kg |
| Height (to pin): | 126 inches 320 cm |
| Clearance, dumped bucket: | 102 inches 259 cm |
| Dump reach: | 32 inches 81 cm |
| Dump angle: | 38° |
| Clearance, level bucket: | 121 inches 307 cm |
| Rollback angle: | 11° |
| Breakout force (lift): | 4700 lbs 2131 kg |
| Lift to full height (at pin): | 3100 lbs 1406 kg |
| Bucket capacity: | 0.5 cu yd 0.4 cu m |
| 0.6 cu yd 0.5 cu m |
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| 0.8 cu yd 0.6 cu m |
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| 0.9 cu yd 0.7 cu m |
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| Bucket width: | 60 inches 152 cm |
| 72 inches 182 cm |
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| 84 inches 213 cm |
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| 96 inches 243 cm |
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