- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1979–1986
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 2140 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 81.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
81.0 hp
60.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 6,724 lb
- 3-point lift
- 8,003 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 12.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
John Deere 2140 (A) specs: key facts
The John Deere 2140 (A) was built from 1979 to 1986.
The John Deere 2140 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 60.4 kW (81.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 2140 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The John Deere 2140 (A) weighs 3,050 kg (6,724 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 2140 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 2140 (A) lifts 3,630 kg (8,003 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 2140 (A) delivers 47.0 L/min (12.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”
How does the 2140 (A) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 412 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 422 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 2140 (A) have?
The only figure for the 2140 (A) is 81.0 hp (60.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”
How much will a 2140 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 2140 (A) lifts 8,003 lb (3,630 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 12.4 gpm · 47.0 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,466 psi · 170 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 8,003 lb · 3,630 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,413 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”
What transmission does a 2140 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 2140 (A) are below.
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”
How much does a 2140 (A) weigh?
A 2140 (A) weighs 6,724 lb (3,050 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,724 lb · 3,050 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 11,905 lb · 5,400 kg |
| Wheelbase | 89.8 in · 2,280 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 147.0 in · 3,735 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 80.9 in · 2,055 mm |
| Height | 104.1 in · 2,645 mm |
| Ground clearance | 25.8 in · 656 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 53.5–79.1 in · 1,360–2,008 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1–78.7 in · 1,500–2,000 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”
What oil does a 2140 (A) take, and how much?
A 2140 (A) engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 61.3 qt · 58.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.7 qt · 13.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 2140 (A)?
Within 10% of its 81.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr DX 4.50A81.0 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1989Side by side with the 2140 (A) →
- Renault 9681.0 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 2140 (A) →
- SAME Leopard 85 Export (DT)80.9 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1982Side by side with the 2140 (A) →
- VALMET 802/802-480.9 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1983Side by side with the 2140 (A) →
- Ford 6610 (A)80.9 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1989Side by side with the 2140 (A) →
- Ford 671080.9 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1989Side by side with the 2140 (A) →
Common questions about the John Deere 2140 (A)
Is a 2140 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 2140 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 2140 (A) have?
A 2140 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2140”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 2140 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-50263 · revision 970429. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document