John Deere 40C in Littleton, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Team Min Dawg
N 39° 37.689 W 105° 00.410
13S E 499413 N 4386486
This John Deere lives in Littleton, CO in front of the offices of a construction company.
Waymark Code: WM17FC
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member muddawber
Views: 204

The serial number on this old tractor is 65057. According to Todd's Tractor Pages (http://www.jd40.com/), this John Deere model 40-C was built in 1953.

General information:
Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: 40C

Years produced: 1953 - 1955
Total built: 11,688

Power:
Drawbar (rated HP): 15.11
Drawbar (max HP): 20.1
Belt (rated HP): 21.24
Belt (max HP): 25.0

Engine:
Manufacturer: John Deere
Fuel: gasoline
Cylinders: 2
Bore/Stroke: 4x4 inches [102 x 102 mm]
Displacement: 100.5 ci [1.6 L]
Compression: 6.5:1
Rated RPMs: 1850
Torque (ft-lbs):
Firing order: 1-2
Oil capacity: 5 quarts [4.7 L]
Spark plug gap: 0.025
Point gap: 0.022

Transmission:
Forward: 4
Reverse: 1

Capacity:
Fuel: 11 gal [41 l]
Coolant: 14 qts [13 l]

Tires:
Ag front: 12 inch tracks (10, 14 optional)
Ag rear: 12 inch tracks (10, 14 optional)

Dimensions:
Weight: 4,000 (6,000 with blade) lbs [1814 kg]

Electrical:
Volts: 6


Nebraska Test:
Test Number: 505
Test Date: September 9, 1953
Engine: gasoline
Belt (max HP): 25.0
Drawbar (max HP): 20.1
Report (PDF file): (visit link)

Serial Numbers:
1953: 60001
1954: 53358
1955: 66894

Comments:
The John Deere 40C is the crawler version of the model 40.

(The above data were copied from TractorData.com)
Engine Type: Internal Combustion

Wheel Type: Steel

Make: John Deere

Model: 40-C

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