SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 40 vs John Deere A
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 40 and the John Deere A. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere 401900.0 kg (4188.8 lbs)
John Deere A2085.0 kg (4596.6 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 40 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere AAgricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 12.5 kW (16.8 HP) | — |
| Weight | 1900.0 kg (4188.8 lbs) | 2085.0 kg (4596.6 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 291.0 cm (114.6 in.) | 340.0 cm (133.9 in.) |
| Years Made | 1953-1955 | 1939-1947 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | All-fuel / Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1647 cc (100.5 cu in.) | 5260 cc (321.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 14.00 cm (5.51 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 17.09 cm (6.73 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission | Transmission |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 1850 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | All-fuel: 4.45:1Gasoline: 6.50:1 |
| Battery | 6 V | 6 V |
| Starter | Electric | Manual or electric |
| Height | 142.0 cm (55.9 in.) | 162.0 cm (63.8 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40.0 l (10.6 gal) | 68.1 l (All-fuel: 14.0 gal (53.0 l) Gasoline: 18.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | 10.4 l (2.7 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 36.0 l (9.5 gal) |
| Transmission Model | John Deere | John Deere |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Drawbar Category | I | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00-15; 6.00×16 | Ag: 24×4 steelAg: 5.50×16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 9-24; 10-24; 11-24 | Ag: 50×6 steelAg: 9/10/11.00×38 |
| Horsepower (Drawbar) | — | 34.0 HP (25.4 kW) at 975 rpm |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 5.6 km/h (Forward: 6.3 MPH (10.1 km/h) Reverse: 3.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | — | Differential mechanical expanding shoe |
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