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Years in Production / 1980–1987

John Deere

1040

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 1040.

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53hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1980–1987

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

1040 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1980 - 1987

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Wet disc brakes

Four-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Final Drives
planetary
Steering
power

Capacity

Fuel
20.6 gal78.0 L
Hydraulic System
14.5 gal54.9 L

Hydraulics

Capacity
14.5 gal54.9 L
Pump Flow
8.2 gpm31.0 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Rear Lift At24610mm
4047 lbs1835 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2400

Electrical

Ground
negative
Batteries
2
Battery Volts
12

1040 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
179 ci2.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
Power Net
49.6 hp37.0 kW
Power Gross
53.6 hp40.0 kW
Compression Ratio
16.8:1
Rated Rpm
2500
Torque
121.7 lb-ft165.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
7.4 qts7.0 L
Coolant Capacity
16.4 qts15.5 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

1040 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
collar shift
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil Capacity
58.1 qts55.0 L

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Hi-Lo
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse

Transmission Options

8-speed collar shift

16-speed

1040 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
138 in350 cm
Width
71.3 in181 cm
Height (cab)
96.1 in244 cm
Wheelbase
80.7 in204 cm
Ground clearance
14.6 in37 cm
Front tread
49.6 in125 cm
Rear tread
55.1 in139 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
80.7 inches204 cm
Weight
6107 lbs2770 kg
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
12.4-362WD

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4-362WD
Standard Tires Ag
Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 12.4-364WD

1040 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

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