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Don

02-15-2001 17:35:05




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I know its not an antique but I am considering the purchase of a 2940. Is it a good tractor?




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Greenguy

02-19-2001 08:43:30




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 Re: JD 2940 in reply to Don, 02-15-2001 17:35:05  
I have a 2940 open station, and a 2950 with Cab. I like them both very well. I dont use them in the winter, but they always start verywell down to below freezing. The 2940 is very quick on accerlation and a great utility tractor. The only problem is it does not shift well between the high and low / reverse gear. I am guessing the owner before me must have "ground" them at one time. Overall, a much better tractor than the 2840 series. Good luck!

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Mike

02-16-2001 03:14:49




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 Re: JD 2940 in reply to Don, 02-15-2001 17:35:05  
Had one 10 years ago. It was a very handy tractor, very maneuverable. It had one small problem, it was next to impossible to start cold. Even in July you'd have to crank and crank on the starter. I have talked to several other 2940 owners, who all but one, echo my thoughts.



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Deano

02-16-2001 21:27:34




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 Re: Re: JD 2940 in reply to Mike, 02-16-2001 03:14:49  
Hey,
We had several of those 40 series tractors on the farm.We had 2640,2840,4040 John Deeres.The2940 should be a good tractor.They sit,steer,ride and operate really well.They also have good wieght for pullin heavy stuff,ggood for high end work as the horsepower is around85 or90.Yes our tractors were hard to start on cold mornings.Mostly after they had 5000 hours on them.
Good luck..... ..... .....Deano

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JDGnut

02-17-2001 18:39:39




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 Re: Re: Re: JD 2940 in reply to Deano, 02-16-2001 21:27:34  
We have a 2950.. basically the same as a 2940.. and I have worked on many of these tractors.. They are good tractors.. but the dry clutch is where the weak link is.. most of these tractors are used for loader work.. and always being slipped.. but it is not that difficult to replace the clutch in these tractors.. They are good tractors.. Good luck with the 2940.. (We don't have the hard starting problem.. but live in TX.. starts with no problem in 30 degree weather.. but that's about as cold as we have to deal with.. if you have a problem starting .. install a block heater..)
JDGnut

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