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FeatureJohn Deere 240Skid steerBobcat 843Skid steer
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made1999-20041985-1992
Horsepower39.5 kW40.3 kW
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)544.3 kg521.6 kg
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)680.4 kg771.1 kg
Operating Weight2796.4 kg2948.4 kg
Tipping Load1542.2 kg1542.2 kg
Lift Breakout Force2494.8 kg—
Tilt Breakout Force1406.1 kg—
Maximum Travel Speed10.8 km10.1 km
Pump Capacity55.3 LPM58.3 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure213.7 Bar172.4 Bar
Optional Pump Capacity96.1 LPM—
Hydraulic Tank Capacity23.0 L14.7 L
Engine ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins
Engine Model3029 d4.154
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders34
Rated Speed2400 RPM2600 RPM
Torque Speed1600 RPM1800 RPM
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionIndirect injection
EmissionsTier I—
Compression Ratio17.8:121.5:1
Firing Order1-2-31-3-4-2
Gross Power39.5 kW43.3 kW
Displacement2933 cc2523 cc
Bore10.6 cm7.6 cm
Stroke11.0 cm10.2 cm
Peak Torque148.1 N∙m153.2 N∙m
Coolant Capacity10.6 L21.0 L
Engine Oil Capacity7.4 L9.0 L
Fuel Tank Capacity57.0 L83.0 L
Cab Height191.5 cm204.2 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin Height289.5 cm303.7 cm
Width161.8 cm154.3 cm
Length with Bucket319.6 cm333.8 cm
Dump Height225.5 cm239.9 cm
Dump Reach73.8 cm62.7 cm
Ground Clearance20.9 cm21.2 cm
Dump Angle45 °37 °
Rollback Angle35 °25 °
Departure Angle27 °28 °
Front Tire10×16.58.25 x 15
Rear Tire10×16.58.25 x 15
Raise Lift Arms—4.8 seconds
Lower Lift Arms—3.8 seconds
Bucket Rollback—2.1 seconds
Bucket Dump—2.2 seconds
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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