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Years in Production / 1980–1987

John Deere

3040

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 3040.

John Deere 3040 — Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

88hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1980–1987

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

3040 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1980 - 1987

Model year 1980-19811981-1987

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Sound Gard SG2 cab standard.

Final Drives
planetary
Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Capacity

Fuel
33.3 gal126.0 L
Hydraulic System
15.85 gal60.0 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Capacity
15.85 gal60.0 L
Pressure
2466 psi170.0 bar
Pump Flow
12.4 gpm46.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift
7685 lbs3485 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic disc
Rear Type
540/1000
Engine Rpm
540@2400
Engine Rpm
1000@2400

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
55
Batteries
2
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
88

3040 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
359 ci5.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
Power Net
88.5 hp66.0 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
16.8:1
Rated Rpm
2500
Torque
218 lb-ft295.6 Nm
Torque Rpm
1300
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
12.2 qts11.5 L
Coolant Capacity
25.4 qts24.0 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel

3040 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Power Syncron
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
63.4 qts60.0 L
Speeds Description
With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Transmission Options

8-speed

16-speed two-speed power shift

3040 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
173 in439 cm
Width
81 in205 cm
Height (cab)
110 in279 cm
Wheelbase
102 in259 cm
Front tread
55.6 in141 cm
Rear tread
63 in160 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
100 inches254 cm
4wd Wheelbase
102 inches259 cm
Weight
9175 to 9790 pounds
Front Tire
10.00-16
2wd Rear Tire
16.9-38

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the John Deere 3040, above the front axle.

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-38
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38

3040 / 05

Tractor Photos

John Deere 3040 — Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 3040 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1980 John Deere 3040 Power Synchron 2WD 5.9 Litre 6-Cyl Diesel Tractor (88 HP) with 4 Furrow Plough

Video by Incredible John Deere

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John Deere 3040

John Deere 3040 — Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗