John Deere 40 T

czog · May 18, 2015

Looking to transport a John Deere 40 T. The tractor is out of state and not able to get a good answer on how wide the tractor is. I know there is adjustment in the width of the rear wheels, but the question is will this tractor fit on a 6 ft wide trailer? I would appreciate any tips on trailering and tying down. Thank you

J.Wondergem · May 18, 2015

You could just take a chance, and if it is wider, just jack it up and put blocks under the axles and chain it down good.

mmfan55 · May 18, 2015

Do a search for john deere
40T: log onto tractordata:
has all specs listed

James Howell · May 19, 2015

Reviewed the [b:654c4848f0]OPERATOR'S MANUAL OM-T2-455 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR MODEL 40[/b:654c4848f0] under the [i:654c4848f0]ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL TREAD[/i:654c4848f0] topic on page 40.

"[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]Hub Normal - Wheel Inward 48in. to 71-1/2in.[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]"

If you slide the wheels in as far as possible on the axle, then the 48in. tread range will fit on a 72in. trailer.

Take a look at the photo below of "BW" our 1954 Model 40T.

This shows the hub normal - wheel inward tread setting.

You might consider tying down the rear of the tractor either through the lift link arms or drawbar assembly.

You might consider tying down the front of the tractor over the front tires.

Hope this helps.

czog · May 19, 2015

(quoted from post at 06:20:26 05/19/15) Reviewed the [b:6348f5e46c]OPERATOR'S MANUAL OM-T2-455 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR MODEL 40[/b:6348f5e46c] under the [i:6348f5e46c]ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL TREAD[/i:6348f5e46c] topic on page 40.

"[b:6348f5e46c][i:6348f5e46c]Hub Normal - Wheel Inward 48in. to 71-1/2in.[/i:6348f5e46c][/b:6348f5e46c]"

If you slide the wheels in as far as possible on the axle, then the 48in. tread range will fit on a 72in. trailer.

Take a look at the photo below of "BW" our 1954 Model 40T.

<img src="http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a191787.jpg" width="650" />

This shows the hub normal - wheel inward tread setting.

You might consider tying down the rear of the tractor either through the lift link arms or drawbar assembly.

<img src="http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a191791.jpg" width="650" />

You might consider tying down the front of the tractor over the front tires.

<img src="http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a191792.jpg" width="650" />

Hope this helps.

Thanks James, your information helps a lot! I really appreciate your response

bobs old iron · May 23, 2015

when i take my j-d b, to shows, i also run a strap across the top of the rear tires and strap down to trailer, since tires are taller than seat, keeps wheels from bouncing when hitting bumps in the road....

kub6040 · May 24, 2015

The tractor could fit . I have one tires in and one tires
out and dished out it will straddle a seven foot trailer.

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