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John Deere 840 Specs ( 1976-1986 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm)
Compression 16.8:1
Coolant capacity 11.1 qts (10.5 L)
Description John Deere / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 179 ci (2.9 L)
Fuel system direct injection
Oil capacity 7.4 qts (7.0 L)
Operating RPM 1300-2400
Power 37.5 hp (28.0 kW)
Rated RPM 2400
Starter power 4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts 12
PTO (claimed) 33.5 hp (25.0 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Gears 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse
Type collar shift / two-speed power shift
Transmission type 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission type 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed two-speed power shift

Mechanical

Description Manual steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Four-post ROPS.
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Final drives planetary

Capacity

Fuel 20.6 gal (78.0 L)
Hydraulic system 10.8 gal (40.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 10.8 gal (40.9 L)
Pump flow 6.1 gpm (23.1 lpm)
Type closed center

Hitch

Rear lift 4878 lbs (2212 kg)
Rear Type II/I

PTO

Clutch dry disc
Engine RPM 540@2400 / 1000@2070
Front PTO optional
Front PTO Type 1000
Rear PTO live
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 33
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle) 21 inches (53 cm)
Front tread 49.6 to 79.5 inches (125 to 201 cm)
Height (exhaust) 103.1 inches (261 cm)
Height (ROPS) 94.1 inches (239 cm)
Length 138 inches (350 cm)
Rear tread 53.5 to 73.2 inches (135 to 185 cm)
Shipping weight 5004 lbs (2269 kg)
Wheelbase 74.4 inches (188 cm)
Width 65.4 inches (166 cm)
Front tire 6.50-16
Rear tire 12.4-32
Weight 5004 lbs (2269 kg)
Wheelbase 74.4 inches (188 cm)
Ag front 6.50-16
Ag rear 12.4-32 / 9.5-36

References

Description Der Neue Traktor 840 published in 1979, by John Deere