1954 John Deere 40T

[Larry Bingham]

I have a JD 40 T. I don't see many comments or photos on this model tractor. Are they scarce or not a good model to restore or to use as a pulling tractor for hobbyist.

 

[Dave H]

looks like 17,906 of those guys made it off the assy line.

Now if it is an all fuel it looks like just over a hundred stayed in the US

 

[lgc]

The 40T is not rare at all. Seems now most prefer the wide front tractors. I havent seen but one in a pull. It did well, however there were only about 3 in that weight class. They can be quite hand tractor if in good condition. They have 3 point lift system.

 

[Mark-Ia]

www.jd40.com

 

[Dan in Ohio]

I don't know is this (rare) or have you seen 17,906 just like it?

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[cole in mo.]

it looks like its got a 5 spd trans shifter, didn't know 40s came that way.

 

[Dan in Ohio]

Shifter problems with the model 40 were common. See service bulletin No. 218. At sometime in last 57 years this tractor got a 420 upgrade (4 speed tower quadrant).

 

[Ray]

You sure don't see many that nice,most of the ones i see advertised are pretty tough looking.

 

[Nick Renchen]

I have one and pull it and do well with it.

 

[Alan Williamson]

Larry, I have a 1953 40T single tire and mine only has a 4 speed transmission with a bent shafter, which later was replaced with a straight shifter lever. After reviewing several photos of the 40T wide, I don't see any with the cover on the transmission like the one you have. Over all the tractor looks good.