Engine Horsepower: 23 hp
Manufactured: 1953 to 1955
John Deere 40C Summary
The John Deere 40C is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1953 to 1955. Manufactured in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, with a total production of 11,814 units, it features a 1.6L 2-cylinder engine available in gasoline and all-fuel variants. The tractor has a claimed drawbar power of 15.11 hp and a tested belt power of 25.0 hp. The 40C is the crawler variant of the John Deere model 40, which is a wheeled tractor.

John Deere 40C Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the John Deere 40C and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Type: Agricultural Crawler tractor
- Built in: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
- Total built: 11,814
- Variant: The John Deere 40C is the crawler version of the model 40.
Variants
What is the wheeled variant of the John Deere 40C?
- 40: wheeled tractor
Engines
What engines are available for the John Deere 40C and what is the fuel tank capacity?
- Engine options: John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline, John Deere 1.6L 2-cyl all-fuel
- Fuel tank capacity: 11 gal (41.6 L)
Transmission
What type of transmission does the John Deere 40C have?
- 4-speed unsynchronized gear
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 40C?
- Drawbar (claimed): 15.11 hp (11.3 kW)
- Belt (claimed): 21.24 hp (15.8 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 19.63 hp (14.6 kW)
- Belt (tested): 25.0 hp (18.6 kW)
Mechanical
What is the drive system and steering type of the John Deere 40C?
- Drive: Crawler
- Steering: Manual clutches
- Mechanical contracting band brakes
- Open operator station
Dimensions & Tracks
What are the dimensions and track specifications of the John Deere 40C?
- Wheelbase: 56 inches (142 cm)
- Weight: 4500 to 6000 pounds
- 12-inch tracks
Belt Pulley
What are the specifications of the belt pulley on the John Deere 40C?
- Diameter: 9.1 inches (23 cm)
- Width: 6.125 inches (15 cm)
- RPM: 1267
- Speed: 3006 ft/min (916.23 meters/min)
Electrical
What is the electrical ground type and battery voltage for the John Deere 40C?
- Ground: Positive
- Battery volts: 6
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