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Franklin Scott

07-16-2003 16:50:27




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Just what kind of specs does the 40 have? I mean is it big enough to use to make and tend a garden spot with?? Never knew it was a 2 cylinder till I saw one restored at a local dealership this afternoon. What kind of power does it have being 2 cylinder? What potential problems should I be aware of when looking to buy a 40?




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DiggerLarry

07-17-2003 11:38:19




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 Re: JD 40 specs in reply to Franklin Scott, 07-16-2003 16:50:27  
My father used a 40W to farm 40 acres in TN, corn and tobacco, and the family garden and bushhogging the pasture. I have it now and it's still running strong but it has a easier life these days. 3 point and PTO are available depending on what flavor of 40 it is, S, U, T, V, H, or W. The T, usually a tricycle had the option of a wide front end also. There is also a crawler (C). I would think it would make you a fine garden tractor that could do more when you needed it to. They have about 25 HP which is enough for most tasks other that baling. They weigh about 2500 to 3000 LBS. so you don't need a semi to move one around.

Larry

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Tony in KS

07-17-2003 11:24:45




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 Re: JD 40 specs in reply to Franklin Scott, 07-16-2003 16:50:27  
I have a 40T wide front and find it very useful around my farm. The hydralics leak quite a bit but I will fix that problem with all the good advice from Wayne in TN.



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Bus Driver

07-17-2003 04:27:35




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 Re: JD 40 specs in reply to Franklin Scott, 07-16-2003 16:50:27  
The 40U most likely will not have a power take off- PTO. But on hillsides, it will be one of the better tractors to have.



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Chris L

07-17-2003 04:07:19




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 Re: JD 40 specs in reply to Franklin Scott, 07-16-2003 16:50:27  
The 40 also comes in all different versions, I don't know them all but theres a 40U(utility) 40T(two row) and I believe theres a 40S(standard) the motors are very strong for a two cylinder. I pull a 5 foot bush hog with my M(same motor as the 40) and the motor doesn't work so hard. The only thing to watch out for when you buy one is make sure its not all welded up like the front end or the head or block. Over all there a great little tractor, and its a good model and very strong.

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lc

07-16-2003 19:33:43




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 Re: JD 40 specs in reply to Franklin Scott, 07-16-2003 16:50:27  
Not only will it tend a garden. We used to farm with a 40. It seemed big then compared to a team of mules or a cub. It still runs today. BUt mostly just sits in the shed waiting for a pretty day.



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Henry J

07-16-2003 18:19:28




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 Re: JD 40 specs in reply to Franklin Scott, 07-16-2003 16:50:27  
Franklin

If you don't have any particular nostalgic connection to a 40, I personally would recommend looking at the 420 at least. It still has the 40 style sheet metal, but look what is available - power steering, 5 speed trans, live pto, bigger motor. Go for the gusto up front. If you dont mind the "aerodynamic/smooth" sheet metal of the 430, it is basically the same as a late model 420. Just my 2 cents :-)

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Wayne in Tn.

07-16-2003 18:32:06




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 Re: Re: JD 40 specs in reply to Henry J, 07-16-2003 18:19:28  
Franklin, Henry J. has given you some good advice. But the 40 is a great little tractor and is becoming very collectable. As for using it, it is perfect for a garden and will pull almost any 5 foot equipment and a 2 bottom breaking plow. The only problems after almost 50 years old, is the rockshaft will probably leak some hydraulic oil, the transmission will have some gear noise, and the steering may be loose. But these are common to the Dubuques and do not hurt anything. They are very tough little tractors. If it happens to be an All Fuel or one of the rarer configurations, such as W S V H or U It can be fairly valuable.

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Thane

07-17-2003 04:38:43




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 Re: Re: Re: JD 40 specs in reply to Wayne in Tn., 07-16-2003 18:32:06  
I have a 1955 40W, and I think it's perfect for my garden/yard/driveway. I use a 5' finish mower to mow my grass. I plow, disk, and harrow the garden. I have a 6' blade on the 3 point to push snow in the winter, and grade the driveway the rest of the year. I tried baling with a 14T baler once, just once. I thought it worked the tractor too much, and the PTO is not live. The dual touch-o-matic leaked like a sieve until I had it fixed this spring. I've done a lot of repairs on it by myself, but I sent the touch-o-matic to a repair shop. If you have less than 10 acres, it probably will meet your needs fine. It fits in my garage too. I just bought a 1949 'A', and I found out that my garage door is about 6" too low for the 'A'. Good luck.

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