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John Deere 2040

1979–198770 HPdieselfarm
A+
Excellent
Score: 95.0/100
Recalls
167
Found
Known Issues
3
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Auction Records
7
Avg €7,910
Reliability
A+
95/100

Specifications

Engine Power70 HP
Engine (kW)52 kW
Fuel Typediesel
Transmissionpartially synchronized
Categoryfarm
Production Years1979–1987
Variants2 found

Safety Recalls

167 found
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Hydraulic hose routing may contact frame bracket

Scaffold record for tractor recall ingestion. Replace with a real safety notice source when available.

EU
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Crash Hazard

This recall involves 1023E, 1025R and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors with the model number and "John Deere" printed on the hood. The recalled tractors are green and yellow, and were sold with both opened and closed operator stations. The serial numbers of tractors included in this recall can be found at www.deere.com. Click on "Parts & Service" and scroll to "Recall" or go to www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/. The serial number is located on the frame, on the front right side of the tractor, near the engine.

US
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Known Issues

3 reported
3 low
JD 2040 fluid leak
low

When I get the tractor above 20 RPM while running the PTO there’s what smells like diesel /oil mix running out of the area shown. It gets so bad it sprays all over the ground, exhaust and me. You can see it on the tractor. Looking for suggestions on where to start to find the issue and fix the problem. How bad is it? Thanks in advance!

Engine
2040 3 point hitch
low

I recently bought a 1978ish John Deere 2040. One thing I've noticed is that the 3 point hitch doesn't lower down enough to easily hook up implements, and can be raised high enough that I'm concerned about damaging the pto shaft. I think the rockshaft arms need to be adjusted--it's clear that they have room to go lower. Just curious to know how hard a job that is and is this a common issue with the 2040.

Hydraulics
Electrical Repairs on John Deere 2040
low

Hello all! When my grandfather passed away, he left me his John Deere tractor. Unfortunately, what he didn't do was take good care of it, or keep his paperwork in order. So here I am, trying to do what should be minor repairs, without any form of manual or schematics. What I'm looking for specifically is a wiring diagram for the thing that doesn't cost me and arm and a leg, (preferably free) so I can get this thing going again! Help?

Electrical

Market Value

Average
€7,910
Median
€7,481
Range:€1,600 €12,017
Avg Hours:6,458 hrs
Records:7 sales
Recent Sales
1981 · mascus-marketplace€11,455
1981 · mascus-marketplace€7,015
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Utility (40100 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 6,458 hrs10,000
Low use300 /year
Typical500 /year
High use750 /year
Typical lifetime10,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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