John Deere 4840: all source data

All 81 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
(no label)Original price was $57,648 in 1982
Engine
(no label)John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)8-speed full power shift
Power
Drawbar (claimed)157 hp | 117.1 kW
PTO (claimed)180 hp | 134.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)151.21 hp | 112.8 kW
PTO (tested)180.63 hp | 134.7 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Differential lockpedal-actuated hydraulic
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Sound-Gard cab.
Capacity
Fuel103 gal | 389.9 L
Hydraulic system16.5 gal | 62.5 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity16.5 gal | 62.5 L
Valves2 or 3
Pump flow23 gpm | 87.1 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIII/IIIN
Rear lift8295 lbs | 3762 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)
Dimensions
Wheelbase118.5 inches | 300 cm
Weight14900 to 18000 pounds
Front tire11.00-16
Rear tire18.4-38
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the rear of the 4840, above the PTO shaft.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Batteries2
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)turbocharged intercooled diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement466 ci | 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.5625x4.75 inches | 116 x 121 mm
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Pre-heatingether injection
Compression15.5:1
Rated RPM2200
Idle RPM800-2400
Operating RPM1500-2200
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)40 qts | 37.9 L

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShift
Typefull power shift
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity80 qts | 75.7 L
(no label)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.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front11.00-16
Ag rear18.4-38
Ag front10.00-16
Ag front14L-16.1
Ag front16.5L-16.1
Ag front9.50-20
Ag rear24.5-32
Ag rear30.5-32
Ag rear20.8-38
Ag rear18.4-42
Dimensions
Wheelbase118.5 inches | 300 cm
Length177 inches | 449 cm
Width96 inches | 243 cm
Width108 inches (long axle) | 274 cm
Width118 inches (long axle) | 299 cm
Height (cab)117 inches | 297 cm
Clearance (front axle)26 inches | 66 cm
Clearance (rear axle)28 inches | 71 cm
Clearance (drawbar)14.9 inches | 37 cm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.937 by 96 inches | 99 by 2438 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.937 by 108 inches | 99 by 2743 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.937 by 118 inches | 99 by 2997 mm
Front tread58 to 100 inches | 147 to 254 cm
Rear tread60 to 131.5 inches | 152 to 334 cm
Weight
Shipping14,900 lbs | 6758 kg
Operating18,000 lbs | 8164 kg
Ballasted20,370 lbs | 9239 kg