Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2040 (1972-1979) vs John Deere 990

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John DeereModel B

John Deere 990

Utility

power
40.4 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 990 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 990 higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
2040 (1972-1979)40 hp
99040.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 33rd percentile; 990 is in the 34th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2040 (1972-1979) higher · +42 ci (+34%)
2040 (1972-1979)164 ci
990122 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 43rd percentile; 990 is in the 29th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 990 higher · +1 (+33%)
2040 (1972-1979)3
9904
Median Utility Tractor4

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 23rd percentile; 990 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 990 higher · +1 (+13%)
2040 (1972-1979)8
9909
Median Utility Tractor12

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 23rd percentile; 990 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

2040 (1972-1979) (A)990 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model2040 (1972-1979)990—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereYanmar—
ModelJohn Deere4TNE84—
Power Output40hp40.4hp▲ 990+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,700RPM▲ 990+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders34▲ 990+1 · +33%
Displacement164ci122ci▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+42 ci · +34%
Bore4in3.3in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+0.7 in · +21%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
TypeCollar shift with dry disc clutchPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
Length131in123in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+8 in · +7%
Width89.4in83.9in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+5.5 in · +7%
Height52.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,806lb2,594lb▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+2,212 lb · +85%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
System TypeOpen center or closed centerOpen center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
TypeLive with dry disc clutchLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch Capacity2,400lb1,572lb▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+828 lb · +53%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
Coolant0.7gal1.5gal▲ 990+0.8 gal · +114%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)John Deere 990Difference
TypeTwo-post Roll-Gard ROPSOpen with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 34th percentile (40.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 29th percentile (122 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 46th percentile (4,806 lb)B · 18th percentile (2,594 lb)
A · 2040 (1972-1979)B · 990Median Utility Tractor
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