Engine Horsepower: 23 hp
Manufactured: 1953 to 1955
John Deere 40 Summary
The John Deere 40 was produced from 1953 to 1955. It is a utility tractor with a claimed drawbar power of 16.77 hp and a tested drawbar power of 21.71 hp. Manufactured in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, a total of 18,000 units were built. The model 40 had several variants, including the 40C tracked tractor, 40H high-crop, 40S standard, 40T tricycle, 40V special, 40U utility, and 40W two-row utility.

John Deere 40 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Where was the John Deere 40 manufactured and how many units were produced?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Utility tractor
- Built in: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
- Total built: 18,000
- Original price: $1,500 in 1954
Variants
What are the different models of the John Deere 40?
- 40C: tracked tractor
- 40H: high-crop
- 40S: standard
- 40T: tricycle
- 40V: special
- 40U: utility
- 40W: two-row utility
Engines
What types of engines were available in the John Deere 40?
- Engine 1: John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline
- Engine 2: John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl all-fuel
- Fuel tank capacity: 10.5 gal (39.7 L)
- Aux. fuel capacity: 0.9 gal (3.4 L)
Transmission
What type of transmission does the John Deere 40 have?
- Transmission: 4-speed gear
Horsepower
What is the horsepower rating of the John Deere 40?
- Drawbar (claimed): 16.77 hp (12.5 kW)
- Belt (claimed): 21.13 hp (15.8 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 21.71 hp (16.2 kW)
- Belt (tested): 24.25 hp (18.1 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 40?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Steering: Manual
- Operator station: Open
Tractor hitch
What type of rear hitch does the John Deere 40 have?
- Rear Type: I
Power Take-off (PTO)
What is the type of PTO in the John Deere 40?
- Rear PTO: transmission
- Rear PTO Type: 540
Dimensions & Tires
What are the weight and tire specs of the John Deere 40?
- Weight: 2900 to 3220 pounds
- Front tire: 5.00-15
- Rear tire: 9-24
Belt Pulley
What are the specifications of the belt pulley for the John Deere 40?
- Diameter: 9.1 inches (23 cm)
- Width: 6.375 inches (16 cm)
- RPM: 1267
- Speed: 3006 ft/min (916.23 meters/min)
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 40?
- Ground: positive
- Battery volts: 6
Additional Links
Where can I find more information about the John Deere 40?
- Website: JD40.com for detailed information, including service and tune-up
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