John Deere 2040

[Anonymous-0]

From what I have found the 2040 Deere is only listed until 1982 as a 40ish horsepower tractor. I have found a few 2040's that are a few years newer and listed from 65 to 70 horsepower yet I cant find any data on these tractors. Why would John Deere make two tractors with the same model number but have such a range in horsepower. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Roy

 

[Jonathan Ragsdale]

I looked through some books a minute ago and found the answer your looking for I think ok the first 2040's (old style) were 40 hp but at the end of the us production run they started this model in europe and advertised them as 4 bottom plow tractors so I would say their at least 70 hp (it didnt give horsepower on european models. but they were the same tractor in appearence just more hp but then it also added that many of these tractors became available in the us due to lack of sales overseas so this maybe your answer im honestly not sure but thats the only explaination I can find I hope this helps you out

 

[Roger in Iowa]

There were closed center hydraulics on one vintage and open center hydraulics on another to add further confusion.

 

[buickanddeere]

The Mannheim 2040's were four cylinder turbo machines. Built on the same chassis as the 1640 and 1840.
The Dubuque 2040 was a natural aspirated three cylinder.

 

[Tx Jim]

(quoted from post at 00:26:47 03/23/11)

The Dubuque 2040 was a natural aspirated three cylinder.

buickanddeere
You need to do some RESEARCH as there were NO 2040's built in Dubuque,Ia. 2040's both 3 cyl and 4 cyl were built in MANNHEIM,Ger. I remember hauling 2040/2240's out of the Houston,Tx port to the dealership.

Manufacturer: John Deere
Factory: Mannheim, Germany
John Deere 2040 Engine:
John Deere 3-cyl diesel

IIRC 2040 & 2240's were built in Mannheim and 2440 & 2640's were built in Dubuque

 

[Tx Jim]

(quoted from post at 23:12:22 03/22/11) Why would John Deere make two tractors with the same model number but have such a range in horsepower.

JD had the same number designation on several different models which can make it confusing.

Some examples are
820/830(2cyls) & 820/830(3cyls)

4320(116 pto HP) & 4320(40 pto HP)

Now proceed to the multitude of models built today. Talk about confusing. with different letter suffixes and economy & premium models.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Hey Tx Jim
Even i knew all the differences in the 2040s.
Iam doing the decals on my 1976 today. Got her all painted up & new the correct anti frezz/hy guard,etc.
I bet that was a pretty site down at the docks.
RG

 

[PeterE]

Each market (US, Europe) had some freedom to give model names that made sense to marketing for that area. In the 1970s nobody could use Google to search for "2040" and get results from France. They only knew what the local dealer had.

The tractors really aren't related. The European 2040 is more like a 2750 in the US market.

 

[2cylpartsinfo]

Every 2040 I have ever seen was in the 40ish HP rating as you mention. All were 3 cyl diesels built in Germany. Some tractors sold in Canada had different model numbers. Maybe (just maybe) a tractor of a different configuration made its way down here.
If I was a betting person my guess is you have a 40ish hp tractor. You could always dyno it or try a large plow to confirm.

 

[PeterE]

You shouldn't need to dyno it. If it is 4-cylinder then it's the European 2040.

 

[Tx Jim]

(quoted from post at 14:09:58 03/23/11) You shouldn't need to dyno it. If it is 4-cylinder then it's the European 2040.

I'll confirm what b&d & Peter stated that a 2040 built for European sales has a 4 cyl not 3 cyl engine. No Dynometer is necessary.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Thanks for all the replies. What has been mentioned makes plenty of sense. I had not heard that there were 2040's made just for europe after 1982.