Looking at getting a 1940? 1941? Jd B

jwitty · Oct 17, 2017

So I think I'm going to go look at what he calls a 1940 jd b. I asked him what tranny the tractor has and he said the 6 speed. I thought the 6 speeds didn't come out till 1941...is that true? Anyway...is there anything in particular I need to check and all that when I'm there. Anything to look out for? Thanks

James Howell · Oct 18, 2017

"[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]<font color="#6699ff">I thought the 6 speeds didn't come out till 1941...is that true?[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]</font>"

True.

Take a look at the [b:654c4848f0]Comments[/b:654c4848f0] information below from the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/John-Deere-Tractor-Data-Book/dp/0760302286">JOHN DEERE TRACTOR DATA BOOK</a>.

"[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]<font color="#6699ff">going to go look at what he calls a 1940 jd b.[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]</font>"

Take a look at the photos below of "Uncle Earl" our 39B.

The transmission case cover.

Note the casting for 1, 2 and R.

The overdrive lever in direct drive position.

The overdrive lever in overdrive position.

The brake drums are unique for the 38, 39 and 40 styled tractors.

The left brake.

The right brake.

Hope this helps.

jwitty · Oct 18, 2017

Thank you James!

PeterE · Oct 18, 2017

1941 model year, but it could have been built in 1940.

ejr-IA. · Oct 19, 2017

The 41 probably has the pressurized cooling system because of the steel radiator.

thdrduck · Oct 20, 2017

Hope it's a 41 because 39 (first year styled) and 40 are a real pain to get some parts for. I have an early 39 and it's in pieces (again) looking for parts. I think you are a lucky person if your ser # is before 60,000 or above 96,000.

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