John Deere JD2040 4.40 star(s) (5)

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John Deere JD2040 Discussions (66)

Here are the most recent JD2040 topics from our community.
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    John Deere 2040 with Open Center valve on FEL

    So, I’m kind of a newbie here. I recently purchased an older John Deere 2040 with what I’m being told is closed center hydraulics on it. The tractor has a “newer“ John Deere 521 front end loader...
  2. K

    Starting issues with john deere 2040

    Hey guys, ive tried to get help and all the things im doing just arent getting this tractor to turn over. A little history- its been sitting outside and hasnt been started in a year. I have the...
  3. J

    John Deere 2040 Hydraulic squeal fixed or not?

    I removed the check valve between the transmission hydraulic pump and the front main pump, and the squeal from the front pump is gone after listening to it for 3 years. Can I leave out the...
  4. spoofrider

    JD 2040 Rear SCV Hydraulics

    I was thinking about purchasing a JD 2040. I have some questions about the rear SCV Valves. This tractor has 2 sets. 1. Are there differences in Hydraulic oil ? When it comes to older tractors...
  5. D

    JD 2040 clutch problems

    I recently was grading snow with my 2040 and it quit pulling.It has the dual stage clutch.I have had no trouble what-so-ever out of the clutch so don't understand why all of a sudden it would stop...
  6. O

    1981 John Deere 2040 with over heating problem

    I have a 1981 2040 JD which has a problem with the hydrolic fluid over heating. The power steering unit below the steering wheel gets so hot you can not touch it without getting burned. I have...
  7. dntfxr

    Box Scraper Sizing a box blade for my JD2040?

    Hi folks! I have a good bit of dirt to move around prepping our house pad and yard. I'd like to go with a 6' bb to move as much volume as possible but my tractor is 2wd. Would a medium duty 6'er...
  8. G

    JD 2040

    I have the opportunity to buy a 1978 JD 2040 with a 48 loader. The tractor was built in Mannheim, Germany. The tractor shows 363 hours, but from its age and appearance, I think that the meter...
  9. S

    John Deere 2040 locked up?

    Guys, Looking for advice to help me diagnose a problem with my 2040 diesel. I was clearing snow with it, had been running for about 5 minutes and it just died all of a sudden. It was about...
  10. S

    Buying Advice John Deere 2040 - YES or NO - ALL comments appreciated!

    Hello all. New to the forum as am now new to the world of tractors, pastures and "bush hogging." Wife and I purchased a house in Nov that came with several pastures totaling around 10 acres. Had...
  11. S

    John Deere 2040 about 1979 hydraulic line help

    i have had a hard time finding what part i need and the john deere dealership in town is useless. they only want to sell new tractors they have no use for people that need parts for old ones. any...
  12. K

    John deere 2040 help PLEASE!

    Hey guys, i have a early 80's late 70's john deere 2040. Its been sitting outside for about a year and hasn't been started since. I just went out today, replaced both batteries, had the starter...
  13. B

    Buying Advice JD 2040 questions

    I am looking at a JD 2040 with a 145 loader. I was wondering if there is any bad things known about this model? The asking price is $6400. We currently have a 1010 with a 1010 industrial loader. I...
  14. D

    john deere 2040 hydrolic problem

    My grandfather has a john deere 2040, we replaced the hydrolic pump a few years ago, and after we did it seems not to work right. The power steering is slim to none, and the rear arms are slow to...
  15. S

    HELP - Alternator/Generator Belt Removal/Installation - JD2040

    Hello all. Hate to bother you but I have a JD 2040 1977 variety tractor. As I am not the original owner so I decided before the mowing season arrived, I would perform some major maintenance - new...
  16. M

    John Deere 2040 Electrical Wiring Schematic Help

    I have a JD 2040 that I recently bought and the wiring is a mess. Everything is unplugged and none of the gages work. I need to rewire it but I dont have any schematics. does anyone have any...
  17. K

    John Deere 2040 review/help

    Hello friends, i have a old john deere 2040. The year is 1980 and its the 2wd model with no cab. I was wondering if any of you owned one and what your opinions were on it? Right now its sitting...
  18. D

    john deere 2040

    got a 2040 john deere got a new veil hydraulic pump new filter cleaned cart., new fluid still can't fluid threw the lines just spurs out what could be the problem?
  19. P

    John Deere 2040 hydro problems

    Hello everyone, this is my first post and I'm looking forward to your imput. I just acquired a late model John Deere 2040 with what I belive is a 145 loader (has been painted). The bucket and boom...
  20. S

    Which cooling thermostat to use - JD 2040?

    Back again with yet another question. I am just about finished doing my pre-season maintenance on the above tractor. I am thinking of changing out the engine coolant thermostat. According to...
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User Reviews (5)

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4.00 star(s)
Fishtail67

JD2040 John Deere
John Deere 2040
Model Year: 0

After experiencing problem with water in hydraulics I've learned that this is a common problem with this model.

Pros: Durable.
Cons: Repeat problems with this models.

4.00 star(s)
wjguidry

JD2040 John Deere
John Deere 2040
Model Year: 1980

I don't know how old the tractor is. I bought it used from my dad 10 years ago. Dad bought used several years before that. I do normal maintenance on it. The only problems I have is the fuel tank rubs on a bracket that causes it to leak. I have repair it twice and it is leaking again now. Poor design. I recently rented a Kubota 40hp tractor with a front end loader and box blade. My 2040 does not have a loader. I find that my 30 yr. old tractor has more power than the brand new Kubota did and has a better gear range. I use the following implements: 7' HD Dual edge grader, 7' Grader Blade, 6' box scrapper, 6' brush shredder, 7' long HD home made boom pole, 6' carrier to haul drums, sacks ect, 11KW PTO driven generator.

Pros: Power and performance.
Cons: Leaking fuel tank.

5.00 star(s)
sjbrunk0

JD2040 John Deere
JD 2040
Model Year: 1970

This is a really nice tractor. Power steering and brakes, 3 cylinder diesel, 40hp at PTO. I use this tractor for lots of different things: - post hole digger - moving gravel, manure, etc with bucket - brushogging - fertilizing - baler, rake, sickle bar - box blade, non-box blade - tiller Only three complaints for my use: 1) Wish it were 4WD. I think they may have made some of these with 4WD. 2) The bucket is not easy to remove like the newer tractors. It would be super-nice to be able to remove the bucket for mowing and such... the extra weight of the bucket together with the fact that it's 2WD can make it harder to get around / more likely you'll make ruts with the front wheels 3) Wish I had more hydraulics. I just have one pair, which go to the front loader. I've got equipment that needs one pair, and I'd love to borrow my neighbor's "real" farm equipment but much of it needs two pairs of hydraulics. Overall it's a really great tractor, really tough and I'm pleased with it.

Pros: It's green.
Cons: Wish my specific version had 4WD, more hydraulics, removable loader.

4.00 star(s)
guybo211

JD2040 John Deere
JD 2040
Model Year: 1982

Overall a workhorse and a good tractor. Hard entering and exiting drivers seat. Some controls eg., PTO is hard to reach. If it's green it is expensive including spare and replacement parts.

Pros: Dependable.
Cons: Expensive.

5.00 star(s)
ehillklassen

JD2040 John Deere
John Deere (2040)
Model Year: 0

it's a really great tractor. Everything works really well.

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