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Trencher Buying Guide, Chain Types, Boom Depth and Hydraulics
A practical guide to trencher chains and teeth, boom depth, and hydraulic requirements, with advice on walk behind, mini skid, and skid steer options.
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SPECS / SKID STEERS
John Deere 240 Specs
John Deere 240 skid steer specifications: type Skid steer, lift design Vertical, years made 1999-2004, horsepower 39.5 kW.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | |
| Lift Design | Vertical | |
| Years Made | 1999-2004 | |
| Horsepower | 39.5 kW | 53.0 HP |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 544.3 kg | 1200 lbs |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 680.4 kg | 1500 lbs |
| Operating Weight | 2796.4 kg | 6165 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 1542.2 kg | 3400 lbs |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2494.8 kg | 5500 lbs |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 1406.1 kg | 3100 lbs |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 10.8 km | 6.7 mph |
| Pump Capacity | 55.3 LPM | 14.6 GPM |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 213.7 Bar | 3100 psi |
| Optional Pump Capacity | 96.1 LPM | 25.4 GPM |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 23.0 L | 6.1 gal |
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | |
| Engine Model | 3029 d | |
| Engine Type | Diesel | |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | |
| Emissions | Tier I | |
| Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 | |
| Gross Power | 39.5 kW | 53.0 HP |
| Displacement | 2933 cc | 179 cu in. |
| Bore | 10.6 cm | 4.2 in. |
| Stroke | 11.0 cm | 4.3 in. |
| Peak Torque | 148.1 N∙m | 109 ft-lb |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.6 L | 2.8 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.4 L | 2.0 gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57.0 L | 15.1 gal |
| Cab Height | 191.5 cm | 75.4 in. |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 289.5 cm | 114.0 in. |
| Width | 161.8 cm | 63.7 in. |
| Length with Bucket | 319.6 cm | 125.8 in. |
| Dump Height | 225.5 cm | 88.8 in. |
| Dump Reach | 73.8 cm | 29.1 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 20.9 cm | 8.2 in. |
| Dump Angle | 45 ° | |
| Rollback Angle | 35 ° | |
| Departure Angle | 27 ° | |
| Front Tire | 10×16.5 | |
| Rear Tire | 10×16.5 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
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