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John Deere 240

The John Deere 240 is a skid steer loader with an operating weight of 6,165 lb (2,796 kg), a 51 hp engine, and a rated operating capacity of 1,500 lb (681 kg).

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Operating weight
6,165lb
2,796kg
Engine power
51hp
38kW
Net Power
Rated operating capacity
1,500lb
681kg

Where it sits in its classpercentile · skid steer loaders

Among 360 skid steer loaders , the John Deere 240 sits below the median for its class:

  • Operating weight 6,170 lb lighter than 67% (n=334)
  • Engine power 51 hp less powerful than 70% (n=335)
  • Rated operating capacity 1,500 lb lower-rated than 77% (n=288)

Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm

1915C209D3196A2591B
Side elevation
1915C1618E
Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 3
Engine Make 2240
Engine Model 3029D
Gross Power 53hp 39.5kw
Net Power 51hp 38kw
Power Measured @ 2400rpm
Displacement 179cu in 2.9L

02 Operational Specification

Operational Weight 6165lb 2796kg
Fuel Capacity 15gal 57L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 2.8gal 10.6L
Operating Voltage 12V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 55amps

03 Loader Specification

Breakout Force 5500lb 2495kg
Operating Load Rating 1500lb 681kg

04 Hydraulic Specification

Pump Type Hydrostatic
Pump Flow Capacity 14.6gal/min 55.3L/min
Relief Valve Pressure 3100psi 21374kPa

05 Dimensions Dimensions

Length With Bucket 10.49ft in 3196mm
Width Over Tires 5.31ft in 1618mm
Ground Clearance 8.23in 209mm
Height To Top Of Cab 6.29ft in 1915mm
Wheelbase 3.53ft in 1075mm
Length W/O Bucket 8.51ft in 2591mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 7.4ft in 2255mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 29.1in 738mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear 61.4in 1559mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket 78.91in 2004mm

?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data

How much does a John Deere 240 skid steer weigh?
A John Deere 240 skid steer has an operating weight of 6,165 lb (2,796 kg).
How much can a John Deere 240 skid steer lift?
A John Deere 240 skid steer has a rated operating capacity of 1,500 lb (681 kg).
What engine does a John Deere 240 skid steer have?
A John Deere 240 skid steer is powered by a 3029D engine producing 51 hp (38 kW).
What is the ground clearance of a John Deere 240 skid steer?
A John Deere 240 skid steer has a ground clearance of 8.2 in (209 mm).
How long is a John Deere 240 skid steer?
A John Deere 240 skid steer has an overall length of 10.5 ft (3,196 mm) with the bucket on the ground.

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