| Production |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere
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| Type: | Utility tractor
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| Factory: | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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| Original price: | $17,000 (1979 )
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| John Deere 2840 Power |
| Drawbar (tested): | 64.86 hp
48.4 kW
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| PTO (tested): | 80.65 hp
60.1 kW
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| Mechanical |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD
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| Final drives: | planetary
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| Differential lock: | mechanical rear
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| Steering: | power assist
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| Brakes: | differential hydraulic wet disc
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| Cab: | Open operator station. Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS optional.
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| Transmissions: | 12-speed two-speed power shift
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| | 6-speed
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| Photos |
| | John Deere 2840 photos... |
| Capacity |
| Fuel: | 28 gal
106.0 L
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| Hydraulic system: | 12.9 gal
48.8 L
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| Hydraulics |
| Type: | closed center
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| Capacity: | 12.9 gal
48.8 L
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| Valves: | 2
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| Pump flow: | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm
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| Tractor hitch |
| Rear Type: | II
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| Control: | draft sensing
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| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO: | independent
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| Clutch: | hydraulic 300mm disc
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| Rear RPM: | 540/1000
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| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase: | 97 inches
246 cm
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| Weight: | 8700 lbs
3946 kg
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| Front tire: | 7.50-18
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| Rear tire: | 18.4-34
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| 2840 Serial Numbers |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the right side of the 2840 frame, above the front axle.
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photo of 2840 serial number
| | 1977: | 214909
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| 1978: | 264711
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| 1979: | 304654
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how to read serial numbers...
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| Electrical |
| Ground: | negative
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| Charging system: | alternator
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| Batteries: | 2
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| Battery volts: | 12
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