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John Deere 1040

1980–198753 HPdieselfarm
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
3
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Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power53 HP
Engine (kW)40 kW
Fuel Typediesel
Categoryfarm
Production Years1980–1987

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

3 reported
3 low
John Deere 940 – Loose metal pipe found behind mesh plug under transmission (need help identifying)
low

Hi everyone, I have a John Deere 940 tractor (similar to the 1040) and I need some help identifying a part I found. I opened a plug in order to clean the mesh screen. The plug/hole is located under the transmission. After removing the mesh, I discovered a loose metal pipe inside the hole. Details: Pipe diameter: about 0.39 inch Length: about 7.9 inches One end has a 45° angle Other end has a 90° angle The pipe is loose inside and I cannot take it out because of its shape See attached images My questions: 1.What is this metal pipe? 2.What is its purpose? 3.Is it normal for it to be loose? 4.Should it be connected somewhere, and if yes, how? I want to make sure nothing is damaged or disconnected before I close everything back.

Transmission
Wondering if anyone could help me locate the release valve on a John Deere 1040? More info inside.
low

I need some help, I have a JD1040 2WD tractor 1980. My problem is that she blows the seal in the lift/hydraulic pump. I had the pump seal professional replaced and put everything back as they were with fresh hydraulic fluid. I started up the tractor and after a few minutes it started leaking fluid through the new seal. Some people told me that the release valve might be stuck, my problem is I don't know where the release valve is in this tractor. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Many thanks.

Hydraulics
Wondering if anyone could help me locate the release valve on a John Deere 1040? More info inside.
low

I need some help, I have a JD1040 2WD tractor 1980. My problem is that she blows the seal in the lift/hydraulic pump. I had the pump seal professional replaced and put everything back as they were with fresh hydraulic fluid. I started up the tractor and after a few minutes it started leaking fluid through the new seal. Some people told me that the release valve might be stuck, my problem is I don't know where the release valve is in this tractor. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Many thanks.

Hydraulics

Market Value

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Hours Benchmark

Class: Utility (40100 HP)
Low use300 /year
Typical500 /year
High use750 /year
Typical lifetime10,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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