Power
Power specifications| Engine | no record |
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| PTO | 82 hp claimed |
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| PTO, tested | 81.2 hp |
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| Drawbar | 68 hp claimed |
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| Drawbar, tested | 64.2 hp |
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| Listed power | 91 hp PTO basis |
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Engines
Engines fitted to the John Deere 2940| John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl dieselDiesel · 6 cyl | 359 ci |
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Engine details
- John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 4.19 in × 4.33 in
- Rated speed
- 2,500 rpm
- Torque
- 235 lb·ft at 1,400 rpm
- Compression
- 16.8:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Firing order
- 1-5-3-6-2-4
Transmissions
Transmissions for the John Deere 2940| John Deere TSS High-Lowpartial power shift | 16F / 8R |
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Transmission notes
John Deere TSS High-Low: Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Left-hand power shift between direct drive and lower range.
Weight
Weight specifications| Weight | 9,435 lb operating |
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| Ballasted | 10,650 lb |
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Dimensions
Dimensions specifications| Wheelbase | 101.6 in |
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| Length | 164.9 in |
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| Width | 90.3 in |
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| Front axle clearance | 25.6 in |
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| Front tread, narrowest | 57 in |
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| Front tread, widest | 82.4 in |
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| Rear tread, narrowest | 69 in |
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| Rear tread, widest | 91 in |
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Capacities
Capacities specifications| Fuel tank | 33.3 gal |
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| Hydraulic system | 15.8 gal |
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications| System | closed center |
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| Pump flow | 23 gpm |
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| Pressure | 2,250 psi |
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| Remote valves | 2 |
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Hitch
Hitch specifications| Rear hitch category | II |
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| Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
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| Rear lift capacity | no record |
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| Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm) | 2,400 lb |
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PTO
PTO specifications| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO speeds | 540/1000 |
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Chassis
Chassis specifications| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
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| Steering | Power steering |
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| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
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| Final drives | planetary |
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| Cab | Open operator station. Sound-Gard Cab optional |
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Tires
Tires specifications| Front | 10.00-16 |
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| Rear | 18.4-34 |
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Electrical
Electrical specifications| System voltage | 12 V |
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| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery capacity | 88 Ah |
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| Charging | alternator |
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| Charging output | 33 A |
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| Ground | negative |
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Production
Production specifications| Price new | $25,500 (1982) |
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| Factories | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Built by | John Deere |
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