John Deere 40

1953–195523 HPall-fuelfarm
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
18
Found
Known Issues
109
19 high severity
Auction Records
129
Avg €85,781
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power23 HP
Engine (kW)17 kW
Fuel Typeall-fuel
Transmissiongear
Categoryfarm
Production Years1953–1955
Variants2 found

Safety Recalls

18 found
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves green and yellow compact utility tractors with "John Deere" and the model numbers 4044R, 4052R or 4066R printed on the hood. Each of the recalled compact utility tractors has a 17-digit serial number located on the right side of the frame above the front axle. Each serial number included in the recall begins with "1LV" and ends with a six-digit number that falls within the ranges below: Model Serial Number Range 4044R 400284 - 401619 4052R 400381 - 403424 4066R 401588 - 407220

US
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves green and yellow compact utility tractors with "John Deere" and the model numbers 4044R, 4052R or 4066R printed on the hood. Each of the recalled compact utility tractors has a 17-digit serial number located on the right side of the frame above the front axle. Each serial number included in the recall begins with "1LV" and ends with a six-digit number that falls within the ranges below: Model Serial Number Range 4044R 400284 - 401619 4052R 400381 - 403424 4066R 401588 - 407220

US
Safety recall — John Deere JD-6140R (Japanese market, reference 1220540)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the cooling system. Declared production window: 2012–2013.

Cooling systemJP
Deere & Co. Recall Compact Utility Tractors for Seat Belt Bracket Failure Hazard

These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame: Model Serial Numbers 3120 LV3120H210126 through 210552 3320 LV3320E138296 & 245001 through 245250 LV3320F139038 & 250001 through 250015 LV3320H230163 through 231295 LV3320P240043 through 240199 3520 LV3520E270019 through 270240 LV3520F275002 through 275029 LV3520H258079 & 258205 through 258988 LV3520P266001 through 266169 3720 LV3720E290014 through 290325 LV3720H280020 through 280669 4120 LV4120H310005 through 310220 LV4120P317068 through 317435 4320 LV4320E338001 through 338011 LV4320F339002 through 339008 LV4320H320037 through 320562

US
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors

The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor frame: Model Serial Range 4210 CUT with HST LV4210H220677 through LV4210H221025 4310 CUT with HST LV4310H232267 through LV4310H233638 4410 CUT with HST LV4410H241367 through LV4410H241821 4610 CUT with HST LV4610H260774 through LV4610H260906 4710 CUT with HST LV4710H270806 through LV4710H27128

US
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Known Issues

109 reported
19 high62 low28 medium
CA: John Deere Review by John from Sykesville, MD (1/5 stars) John Deere
high

John Deere D140 burned to the ground in warranty. John Deere will not cover it and said it was probably dirty. It appears to be a fire that started around the coil. $2000 for this thing and it has 18.2 hours on it. Deere rep said it's my responsibility to prove the fire was their fault.

engine
CA: John Deere Review by Dale from Germantown, WI Approximately four year
high

Approximately four years ago, I purchased a new John Deere Garden Tractor, Model G110 for $4000.00. I needed a larger tractor because I have a large lawn, with a steep grade. Approximately 3 months after I purchased the mower, I experienced problems with it. After it runs for a while, it begins to backfire, looses power, and the engine dies. I have had the mower in the shop 10 times over the past

engine
CA: John Deere Review by Lost from Indianapolis, IN (1/5 stars) About 3 y
high

About 3 years ago, I had finally purchased a John Deere riding mower (e140). My previous riding mower had mowed its last blade of grass after 14 years of excellent service. Though it was not a John Deere, I was impressed by its performance over the years. At the same time though, I was excited. I immediately knew I wanted a John Deere riding mower, not just because it would be a new mower, but bec

engine
Recall-related complaint
high

Two 4052M tractors purchased new; both needed repairs before delivery. 2018 model (614 hours) in shop 6 weeks; creep issue, abnormal noise, defective damper, transmission seal leak, peeling hood paint. Deere aware of damper issue; repair kit exists but no recall issued.

transmission
Fault code 3719 - High DPF soot load
high

Engine displaying fault code 3719 (high DPF soot load) that cannot be cleared with generic scanners. Issue persists even after DPF removal with all wiring connected and sensors removed.

emissions
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Market Value

Average
€85,781
Median
€50,000
Range:€1,436 €499,900
Avg Hours:4,615 hrs
Records:129 sales
Recent Sales
2019 · Ritchie Bros€165,140
1,601 hours
Ritchie Bros€43,240
6,166 hours
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 4,615 hrs6,000
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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