john deere 2240

Hello all, I have an older 2240 with 146 loader. The bucket is pin style, but would like to convert it to quick attach to I can get some pallet forks, as I use them more. What would be the best route to covert? Thanks.

Hey all, Looking at a '79 2240 4wd with fel. Tractor is about 3 hours away so I want to be on my toes checking it out. He sent me a video, but that's hard to tell. Said no leaks and everything works as it should. Said spent about 5k replacing some hydraulic lines, clutch, seals, etc. I have a...

I've had this 2240 for many years and when I bush hog my 3 point keeps raising by itself. You have to constantly monitor it or you'll be cutting air. Anyone know what might be causing this?

I was mowing and the PTO quit working. The following symptoms are with the tractor idling. 1. With manual lever disengaged and hydraulic value off, PTO shaft can be spun by hand fairly easily. (as has always been the situation) 2. With manual lever engaged and hydraulic value off, PTO shaft...

I have a 1979ish 2240 with a front loader. i have to replace the starter solenoid. however i can't remove the starter or the solenoid as the front loader frame is in the way to remove the mounting nuts. is there any tricks of the trade to remove the starter or at the very least the solenoid. i...

My rim rotted at the valve stem and all the fluid ran out. I've got a replacement rim. The traveling service tech said he didn't want to mess with the wheel due to the wedges being a pain. I've broken the 8 nuts loose (5) and juiced up the bolts (4), but they do NOT want to come out. Any tips on...

What kind of quick connect do I need for a 145 loader on a JD 2240. It has two hoses going to a control with two handles.

Looking to convert my lever controls on John Deere 2240 with 146 loader to joystick style. Anyone can guide me in the right direction on where to find info or parts to do so. Thanks

Hey everyone, old man just picked up about 1981 2240. I was looking for a rops with a canopy for him. I was just wondering if there was a place where I could draw a bead on a used one, or one off a junkyard salvage tractor. Thanks much!!!!

There may be older treads about my problem but didn't see any. I have rebuilt the Cav injection pump, replaced the injectors, have plenty of fuel at the injectors when bleeding. even bled at injector pump. Turns over fine even smokes some at the stack but will not fire off. Any Suggestions.

I have a problem with my tractor cranking after a couple hours of work. This is a NO Crank, I turn the key and nothing. Next morning it starts right up. It has a new battery, I replaced the ignition switch and had the alternator rebuilt. The battery tests at 12.8, and when running it charges as...

Hi gang, my 1979 2240 hyd. pump began groaning a month ago, so I changed hyd. filter checked screen and new oil. what began as intermittent has now grown to full time horrible grinding but with no loss of hyd function.coupling in good shape, I took inlet line loose to check flow of the gear pump...

I posted nearly 2 years ago on my problem losing water due to combustion gases entering radiator, then going out the overflow. Ive nursed it along but may do something before too long. My question is, if I drive the old liners out (inframe) and buy new piston/liner set, is there much chance of...

I purchased a used JD 2240 with a loader attachment this summer. I knew it had a leaking lift cylinder when I bought it, but I would like to get it fixed. The loader attachment doesn't seem to have any marks on it, and perhaps it was repainted green at some point. I could be looking in the...

Hey guys I'm new to this forum. I just finished putting a new PTO clutch pack in today. This is an independent PTO system. After putting the gear shift housing back on and starting the tractor I realized my lift arms and power steering aren't working correctly. The independent PTO seems to work...

Have a John Deere 2240. Hydraulic oil shooting out of what appears to a breather hole on top of shift cover. Changed all o rings & gaskets to no avail. Please can anyone advise?

Is there a good way to convert a JD bucket to a quick detatch/skid steer style bucket system?

I'm considering the purchase of my first tractor. One of the tractors that I'm looking at (although I haven't seen it yet) is a 1989 4wd 2240. I could not find that there was a 2240 built in 89, so I'm not sure if maybe the guy has his year wrong. It is 4wd, has a FEL, class 2 3-point, and a...

Was looking at a real clean, straight iron, 2240 with a JD 143 loader. Around 1,800 hrs. But needed all new rubber. The diff pedal was propped up with a chunk of 2x4 and as such ,likely no longer functioned. Figured it would need to be split for R and R. What do you suppose would be the...

Tractor ran rough and very smoky exhaust. I noticed air bubbles running from bottom left of filter up to the top. I installed new filter. Tractor ran fine for about one minute until the bubbles appeared again. Tractor then died. I bled the filter again. Tractor ran fine, but bubbles kept...

Hi gang, my 1979 jd2240 tractor has combustion gas entering cooling system. I think i will get a newer 4wd tractor with a cab and fel to replace it. The tractor will be a general purpose farm tractor which does a bit of everything on a farm that makes little real money. I like the kubota M7040...

My 2240 brakes don't work and pedals are hard to push. Does anyone know what could be wrong. Thanks in advance

I just purchased a 81 John Deere 2240 and working on repairing issues. The one I have a problem with is the 3 point lever has severed right at the rockshaft housing. I appears to be rusted tight but am not sure yet. What I am wondering has anyone dealt with replacing the 3 point lever and od...

Did any 2240's come with out the pto lever by your left foot. Mine has no lever there but has the one between gear shifter levers. My pto will not work. I have found a coupling laying in the bottom of the transmission. I just got this tractor and trying to figure out what's going on. The JD...

Hi, I recently purchased a John Deere 2240 with the front end loader attachment. Yesterday the hydraulic fluid (gray with m aybe water in it?) started blowing out the right side of the motor just past the oil filler tube near the bottom of the engine. Any ideas? :thumbdown:

My JD 2240 won't start! It has always been a faithful starter, never needing ether. It has not run out of fuel; has 3/4 tank full. It cranks but won't offer to fire. I plugged in the engine block heater (have never needed to use it before) but that didn't help either. I'm not sure what to look...

I'm pulling some basic maintenance and clean up on my dad's 2240. It cranks easily, runs great, and pulls like a champ. However, the injector pump has a leak around the throttle control stem on the top of the pump. My question is, how difficult is that to repair? I'm a fair mechanic but not...

Getting water in oil in my John Deere 2240 diesel. Pulled oil pan and pressure tested water system to 14 pounds, but found no leaks. Took head to machine shop and had it tested also, pressure and vacuum test. No leaks there either. Head gasket showed no signs of leaks. Head not warped...

Shiny new fuel pump, starter, and a fresh battery.

I have a JD 2240 that one day I went to start it started to shoot oil out from underneath the plate that covers shifters. When I removed the plate and cranked it over a few times oil is coming out of what looks like a small breather hole between the 2 shifters. There were no signs of anything...

I have a JD 2240 that one day I went to start it started to shoot oil out from underneath the plate that covers shifters. When I removed the plate and cranked it over a few times oil is coming out of what looks like a small breather hole between the 2 shifters. There were no signs of anything...

Hello everyone, I have a 2240 and the tachometer doesn't work exactly. The rest of the dash works, fuel,temp, hour meter, lights. The only problem is that the tach says I am pulling 2000 rpm even when I'm idling, its got power but it goes to 2000 rpm and doesn't move off unless I really get on...

Hello everyone, I was using my 2240 with a 6ft blade on the back to level out some gravel and I lifted the blade up and when I went to put it back down it wouldn't go down. I went out to see if it would work today and when I started it up the blade went all the way up and down about 4 times then...

Hello everyone, I have a John deere 2240 and I was looking around while I was working on it and noticed that there is some kind of sensor in the intake pipe right above the filter box. Now the strange thing to me is that the wire from this sensor goes to the sender pump in the gas tank...

Hello everyone, I have been working on this problem for a while and I cant seem to find the problem. My 2240 wont turn over, it sounds like the armature of the starter is coming out and contacting the flywheel but it wont turn it over. I have replaced the batteries with new 800cca batteries and...

I have owned and operated a John Deere 2240 tractor for 14 years. Today I noticed a lever which I had never used. I went to the operator's manual and it is shown and labeled as "Rockshaft selector lever" but I can't find it discussed anywhere in the operator's manual. What is the purpose and...

Ok so my father recently bought a John Deere 2240 with a 143 loader, and the tractor only has 2100 hours on it. However he is aging in years so any problems the tractor has falls back on me. So all that being said after the tractor has been used for a while say an hour and a half or so doing...

I operate a John Deere 2240, for the most part not many issues but when tractor has used for a while shifting from HI, Low, and Reverse become nearly impossible. some one said to grease the shaft on the inside left side but I have found no zerts nor have any clue where this grease would...

I have been battling a starting problem on my John Deere 2240 for over 1.5 years. The tractor is a 1976 and had the original alternator and voltage regulator. I replaced them with a rebult alternator which had an enclosed voltage regulator. There were no instructors on how to wire it up. I...

I am looking for a utility type tractor to use on my hunting club in Ga. Functions will be pulling a 7/8 ft. medium weight disc harrow and a 10' field cultivator as its heavier implements. Soil types will be primarily sandy with some area of harder clay. Since some of the work will be done...

Hope I posted in the correct section? new member here,looking for an rear axle assy for my JD 2240.It has the rack/pinion style axle,not the flanged style axle.need the LH final drive shaft as well.I was in rearended and the LF side assy was destroyed,Also looking for left side floorboard assy...

hello everyone this is my first post. i am having some trouble with a 2240 50hp 3cyl diesel tractor. i dont own the tractor but i am pretty good with cars and a small farm has taken my on fixing their equipment on the weekends. the farmer swapped in a new starter (OE JD part) because it was to...

The fuel to the tank return line got disconnected and sprayed fuel into the air intake. This caused the engine to run away uncontrolably and sever engine knock developed. This happened to me about four years ago with no after effects and then again yesterday, though this time with disastrous...

Just put on new tie rod ends on the front on the tractor and measured the toe-in and have a 1 in. difference from the front of the tire to the back on the tire. Front is one inch more than back. I went by the book to adjust out by turning the rod out with the big bolt out of the clamp and the...

I'm selling my 1980 John Deere 2240 2WD. It has no FEL, but has under 750 hours, and in good condition. It has a factory sun top with ROP and a rear remote. I started at $9,900, and then down to $8,500 on craigslist a couple months ago with no luck. I relisted it at $7500 today and have two...

what is a jd 2240 with 145 loader with a 1 remote, like new tires, and 1784 hours with everthing working and no leaks worth i know about tractor house but i am wonting to know what people have pay for something simlar

looking for a loader for my 2240. Any ideas on where to look and approx. cost

Hi, new member, buying a tractor for the first time, The used tractor buying checklist I got off this site is a good thing. So here's some story, and pics at the end. I looked at a gas JD 1020. I have to say at first glance I probably would have bought it, $3200. Then the checklist kept me on...

Hello everyone Have a problem with my 2240 tractor it as locked the two back wheels up a few times now as if the brakes were coming on and then will release again anybody any ideas? Regards, Brendan.

My 3PH has had problems since I bought my tractor last fall. Sometimes it works like it should and at others, the only way to raise or lower it is by changing the setting on the ROD control. The other issue it has is that it drops immeadiately when the tractor is turned off indicating that it...

Hi, I have a JD 2240 3 cyl 51pto hp with about 5600 hours. Uses no oil, and no blowby out the vent tube. Starts easily on only one battery, fires on two cyl's a few times when started cold, then purrs like a kitten. When hot, I get some black smoke at idle, and when you gun it. Seems to have...

I just bought my first tractor. It's a John Deere 2240. I hooked a 8ft black blade on it and raised it up to go and grade the driveway. When I lower the control lever it take about five minutes for the 3 point to lower. Anybody have any suggestions besides ordering an operators manual?

I just bought my first tractor. It's a John Deere 2240. I hooked a 8ft black blade on it and raised it up to go and grade the driveway. When I lower the control lever it take about five minutes for the 3 point to lower. Anybody have any suggestions besides ordering an operators manual?

This may seem like a stretch but here are my question: There are two tractors that have caught my attention; 1.1999 JD 4600 4WD 836 hrs loader and 6' rotary shredder. $13,500 2. 1979 JD 2240 with 145 loader 4500 hrs This may sound like a no brainer but stay with me: The 2240 is like NEW...

I am thinking about running a firewood splitter behind my 2240. The 2240 has an AUX output at the rear and I would like to use it to run the splitter. I know the splitter has a standard detent valve that cycles the blade through the wood. Is there anything I need to do special to the AUX...

Help! I have a 2240 JD 4x4. Does anyone know of a cab that might fit this tractor, or one that could be modified to fit? Has anyone done this? Thanks in advance. Ron in Colorado

My neighbor, a farmer , has a 2240 that is causing him some grief lately. I stopped over to see if I could help him fix it today. The tractor sometimes starts and most of the time doesn't. The neutral safety switch is new and works. There is 12 volts at the ignition switch. You can jump the...

I have a friend who is selling a JD 2240. I know the specs but have no idea of this tractors reputation. What are the problem areas on this tractor. It would basically be used to run a rake but might also find itself hooked to a 9' discbine or a 12' disc.

I have a question for anyone to answer. On my 2240 I have two sets of dual remotes with small drain tubes off them, I had some disscharge of hydro fluid from them when runing off the remotes. Is this normal?

My father-in-law has just come into possison of a JD 2240. What year was this tractor made? What HP gross and PTO? Paints a little faded but she runs great. Thanks in advance for the insight.

I am thinking about buying a JD 2240. The engine has been rebuilt and the entire tractor painted. I can find very little information on this model. The SN is 214382 L, code 224SA. I know that it was made in Mannhiem, Germany. The seller tells me it wade built in 1986, but another source...

I'm working on my fathers 1979? jd 2240 tractor. He went to bushhog the other day and the pto started slipping. I changed the canister filter , and the intake screen tube for the tranny... was quite gunky rith a few chunky bits.. also, there was some oil/water emulsion ( I think the tranny...

i am looking at this tractor with a loader and canopy. dealer is asking $14500. is this a fair price? is this a good tractor? thanks for any help. it has about 2800hrs on it.

is $14500 usd a reasonable price for this tractor. it has a 2800hrs and also a fiberglass canopy. thanks for any input.

JD 2240 - Fixer\' Upper\' Well, here's the JD 2240 I just bought in all her glory. Just as delivered. I don't think this baby has ever been washed or degreased so I've got my work cut out for me. I'll post more photo's as I make improvements. I might even get some here to help me post 2 at...

I went and looked at a JD 2240 today. It has 1150 hrs., and according to the SN, was built around 1980. I have a few questions for the board. 1. One of the brakes doesn't work. I don't know if this is an adjustment issue, or if the brake pad is worn out. What is involved in replaceing the...