Diesel 16-speed 2WD October 9 - 20, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1192 file PTO performance Drawbar performance Gear 5H used for power test Gear 3L used for pull test
Power at rated engine speed
50.37hp / 37.6kW
Fuel use
3.4gal/hour / 12.9l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
46.78hp / 34.9kW
Max power
39.58hp / 29.5kW
Max pull
5,433lbs / 2464kg
JOHN DEERE 2240 POWER
PTO (claimed)
50hp / 37.3kW
Drawbar (tested)
39.58hp / 29.5kW
PTO (tested)
50.37hp / 37.6kW
ENGINE DETAIL
Description
John Deere 3179DL diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement
179ci / 2.9L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x4.33inches / 106x 110mm
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
16.2:1
Rated RPM
2500
Operating RPM
1500-2500
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
11.2qts / 10.6L
JOHN DEERE 2240 ENGINE
Description
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
16.5gal / 62.5L
TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW
Description
8-speed collar shift 16-speed two-speed power shift
TRANSMISSION 1
Type
collar shift
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Description
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range
SPEEDS 1
Description
With 13.6-28 rear tires
TRANSMISSION 2
Transmission
Hi-Lo
Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
MECHANICAL
Chassis
4x2 2WD
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Steering
power assist
Brakes
hydraulic wet disc
Cab
Open operator station
Transmissions
8-speed collar shift 16-speed two-speed power shift
Serial number tag on the front-right of the John Deere 2240 frame, above the front axle
1976
179298
1977
221716
1978
277267
1979
305307
1980
337767
1981
392292
1982
418608
ELECTRICAL
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Batteries
1/2
Battery volts
12
About John Deere Tractor
The John Deere 2240 tractor is part of the 2040 Series. The 2240 is a Utility Tractors type, that is used mainly in Agriculture Tractors. A engine powers the 2240 tractor. This setup is more practical in the real world.