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John Deere 240 Specifications

The John Deere 240 Series 2 skid steer loader is powered by 179 cu.in (2.9L) John Deere 3029D 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 51 hp (38 kW) at 2400 rpm. The John Deere 240 is equipped with a vertical-lift loader boom, single-speed hydrostatic transmission, 80HD drive chains, and 10.00x16.5 standard tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 14.6 gpm (55.3 lpm) or 25.4 gpm (96.1 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 3100 psi (214 bar). The skid steer loader has a rated operating capacity of 1500 lbs (680 kg) and tipping load of 3400 lbs (1540 kg). The lift height is 114" (2895 mm) to hinge pin, and dump height is 88.8" (2255 mm).

Engine Specs

Engine Model ...................... John Deere 3029D
Engine Type ...................... Vertical in-line 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ...................... Three
Displacement, cu.in (L) ...................... 179 (2.9)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 4.17 (106.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 4.33 (110.0)
Aspiration Type ...................... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 51.0 (38.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 53.5 (39.5)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 2400
Slow Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1175
Fast Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 2575
Compression Ratio ...................... 17.2:1
Firing Order ...................... 1-2-3
Combustion System ...................... Direct Injection
Fuel System ...................... Injection pump
Governor Type ...................... Mechanical
Air Cleaner Type ...................... Dry dual element
Lubrication System ...................... Full pressure
Cooling System ...................... Liquid-cooled
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 15.0 (57.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 7.8 (7.4)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 11.2 (10.6)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ...................... 55

Drive Train

Drive System Type ...................... 4-wheel drive, hydrostatic transmission
Number of Gears ...................... Single
Chain Drive Type ...................... 80HD roller chains
Brakes Type ...................... Wet disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 10.00x16.5
Rear Tire Size ...................... 10.00x16.5
Forward Speed (Max), mph (kph) ...................... 6.7 (10.8)
Reverse Speed (Max), mph (kph) ...................... 6.7 (10.8)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ...................... Open center
Pump Flow (Standard), gpm (Lpm) ...................... 14.6 (55.3)
Pump Flow (High-Flow), gpm (Lpm) ...................... 25.4 (96.1)
System Pressure, Bar (psi) ...................... 214 (3100)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 6.0 (23.0)
Number of Valves ...................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity, lbs (kg) ...................... 1500 (680)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) ...................... 3400 (1540)
Boom Breakout Force, lbs (kg) ...................... 3100 (1405)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) ...................... 5500 (2495)
Loader Boom Type ...................... Vertical-lift

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 42.3 (1075)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) ...................... 141.7 (3600)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) ...................... 75.4 (1915)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) ...................... 102 (2590)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) ...................... 125.8 (3195)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) ...................... 63.7 (1620)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) ...................... 114 (2895)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg ...................... 45
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) ...................... 88.8 (2255)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) ...................... 29.1 (740)
Rollback Angle At Ground Level, deg ...................... 35
Departure Angle, deg ...................... 27
Bucket Width, in (mm) ...................... 66 (1675)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 8.2 (210)
Turning Radius (Front), in (mm) ...................... 79 (2005)
Turning Radius (Rear), in (mm) ...................... 61.4 (1560)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 5660 (2570)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 6165 (2795)

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