Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2040 European vs John Deere 2640 (1976-1979)

John DeereJohn Deere 2040 European
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
2040 European70 hp
2640 (1976-1979)70 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2040 European is in the 63rd percentile; 2640 (1976-1979) is in the 63rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2640 (1976-1979) higher · +37 ci (+15%)
2040 European239 ci
2640 (1976-1979)276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2040 European is in the 67th percentile; 2640 (1976-1979) is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2040 European4
2640 (1976-1979)4
Median Utility Tractor4

2040 European is in the 50th percentile; 2640 (1976-1979) is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2640 (1976-1979) higher · +8 (+100%)
2040 European8
2640 (1976-1979)16
Median Utility Tractor12

2040 European is in the 23rd percentile; 2640 (1976-1979) is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

2040 European (A)2640 (1976-1979) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model2040 European2640 (1976-1979)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Power Output70hp70hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement239ci276ci▲ 2640 (1976-1979)+37 ci · +15%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 2640 (1976-1979)+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
TypePartially synchronizedCollar Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
LengthNot recorded139in—
Width81.5in69.3in▲ 2040 European+12.2 in · +18%
HeightNot recorded102in—
Operating WeightNot recorded5,798lb—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPower Assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
TypeIndependent with hydraulic clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity6,770lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPower Assist—
Brake TypeHydraulic discDifferential Hydraulic Wet Disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
Coolant4.8gal3gal▲ 2040 European+1.8 gal · +60%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanJohn Deere 2640 (1976-1979)Difference
TypeOpen operator station or Cab (optional)Open—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 63rd percentile (70 hp)B · 63rd percentile (70 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 67th percentile (239 ci)B · 81st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Width

median 66 in
A · 84th percentile (81.5 in)B · 58th percentile (69.3 in)
A · 2040 EuropeanB · 2640 (1976-1979)Median Utility Tractor
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