John Deere 4240 Transmission


John Deere 4240 tractor photo
1978 - 1982
Iron Horses Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
4040
4240
4440
100.0hp*
122.2hp*
144.4hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed full power shift
8-speed partially synchronized
13-speed creeper
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity62 qts
58.7 L
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between pairs 1-2 and 3-4 in each range, with synchronized shift between 2-3. Two reverses in ranges A-C. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. Power shift is provided by a hydraulically-controlled planetary that provides an under-drive to each gear.
Speeds
With 18.4-38 rear tires.
4240 Quad-Range partial power shift speeds
Shift Pattern
John Deere 4240 transmission controls
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShift
Typefull power shift
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity54 qts
51.1 L
Clutchless shift-on-the-move power shift between all eight forward and four reverse gears. Inching pedal provided for hooking up implements and other precision work.
Speeds
4240 PowerShift full power shift speeds
Shift Pattern
John Deere 4240 transmission controls
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-Range
Typepartially synchronized
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity62 qts
58.7 L
Four shift stations with two forward gears each. Reverse gear in stations one and two. Shifts between gears within a station are synchronized (clutch must be used). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to select shift stations.
Speeds
4240 Syncro-Range partially synchronized speeds
Shift Pattern
John Deere 4240 transmission controls
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-Range Creeper
Typecreeper
Gears13 forward and 5 reverse
Oil capacity62 qts
58.7 L
Adds creeper to gears 1-5 of the Syncro-Range transmission. Creeper engaged by clutching and moving creeper control lever.
Speeds
4240 Syncro-Range Creeper creeper speeds
Shift Pattern
John Deere 4240 transmission controls
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