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Overview
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
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Row-Crop tractor
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Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price
$33,313 (1982 Syncro-Range ROPS 2WD )
Original price
$40,926 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD )
Engine
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
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16-speed partial power shift
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8-speed full power shift
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8-speed partially synchronized
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13-speed creeper
Power
PTO (claimed)
110 hp | 82.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)
93.38 hp | 69.6 kW
PTO (tested)
111.06 hp | 82.8 kW
Mechanical
Drive
4x2 2WD
Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WD
Differential lock
pedal-actuated hydraulic
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Power steering
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Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
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Sound-Gard cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel
46 gal | 174.1 L
Hydraulic system
11 gal | 41.6 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Capacity
11 gal | 41.6 L
Valves
1 or 2
Pump flow
23 gpm | 87.1 lpm
Hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Rear lift
5,732 lbs | 2600 kg
Rear lift
6,766 lbs | 3069 kg
Pto
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106.6 inches | 270 cm
Weight
10900 to 12395 pounds
Front tire
11L-15
Rear tire
18.4-34
Serial location
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Serial number plate on the rear of the 4240, above the PTO shaft.
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
850
Battery volts
6
Engine
Engine detail
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John Deere
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diesel
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6-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
Displacement
466 ci | 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.5625x4.75 inches | 116 x 121 mm
Air cleaner
dual dry element
Pre-heating
ether injection
Compression
17.0:1
Rated RPM
2200
Idle RPM
800-2400
Operating RPM
1500-2200
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
17 qts | 16.1 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
30 qts | 28.4 L
Transmission
Transmission options
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16-speed partial power shift
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8-speed full power shift
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8-speed partially synchronized
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13-speed creeper
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Quad-Range
Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity
62 qts | 58.7 L
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Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between pairs 1-2 and 3-4 in each range, with synchronized shift between 2-3. Two reverses in ranges A-C. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. Power shift is provided by a hydraulically-controlled planetary that provides an under-drive to each gear.
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Type
full power shift
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity
54 qts | 51.1 L
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Clutchless shift-on-the-move power shift between all eight forward and four reverse gears. Inching pedal provided for hooking up implements and other precision work.
Transmission
John Deere Syncro-Range
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity
62 qts | 58.7 L
(no label)
Four shift stations with two forward gears each. Reverse gear in stations one and two. Shifts between gears within a station are synchronized (clutch must be used). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to select shift stations.
Transmission
John Deere Syncro-Range Creeper
Type
creeper
Gears
13 forward and 5 reverse
Oil capacity
62 qts | 58.7 L
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Adds creeper to gears 1-5 of the Syncro-Range transmission. Creeper engaged by clutching and moving creeper control lever.