John Deere D140 Tractor Review & Specs

John Deere has been in the industry since 1837 and, in that time, has produced tons of agricultural equipment to help make these activities easier. This must have been the founder’s goal, John Deere, when he started by blacksmithing tools in 1837. The brand has been able to keep its quality for a long and continues to provide solutions in the industry, as evident in the D140 tractor.

John Deere D140 is a member of the D100 series and follows the D130. It was manufactured between 2011 and 2017. It was produced from 2011 to 2012 in its original form before a modification in 2013 occurred. This modification saw a complete change of engine, among other things.

John Deere fitted this tractor with Briggs and Stratton 40 before replacing it with Briggs and Stratton 44 engine. It is gasoline-powered and uses a Tuff-Torq T40 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission to transfer power to the tires.

There are so many things to learn about the D140 tractor, and we’ll be going through them in this guide and showing you if this would be the perfect buy for your peculiar needs. Without further ado, let’s see the general specifications in tabular form.

John Deere D140 Specs

ModelJohn Deere D140
TypeLawn Tractor
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Length1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Height1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Wheel base1,240 mm (48.8 in)
Weight238 kg (524.7 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity15.1 litres (4 US gal.; 3.3 Imp. gal)
Battery12V Type BCI Group U1
Cabin typeOpen operator station
Engine
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 40
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled, inline
Cylinders2
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement0.7 L, 656 cm2, (40 cu·in)
Bore and stroke75.44 mm X 73.41 mm (2.97 in X 2.89 in)
Horsepower22.3 PS (16.4 kW; 22 HP)
StarterElectric
Oil typeSAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:1.9 L (2.01 US. qt, 1.67 Imp. qt.)
Spark plugChampion RC12YC
Spark plug gap0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
Chassis and Transmission
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual
BrakesMechanical shoe on transaxle
Transmission modelKanzaki / Tuff Torq T40
Transmission typeBelt-driven hydrostatic
GearsInfinite forward and reverse
SpeedForward: 8.9 km h (5.5 mph) Reverse: 5.2 (3.2 mph)
Attachments
Mower deckMid-mount John Deere edge 48” (1,210 mm) 3-blade mower deck with manual spring-assisted lift
BladeFront-mount John Deere 46” (1,160 mm) blade
SnowblowerFront-mount John Deere 43.25” (1,090 mm) snowblower

Features of John Deere D140 Tractor

What features make up this D100 series tractor? When John Deere first released this tractor, they put in certain specifics that made it unique, different from the thousands of other tractors or tens of other similar tractors. In this section, we’ll be looking at those specifics in more detail.

Physical Specifications

John Deere D140

This tractor is built with comfort and the operator in mind, as evident by the reviews it is getting from verified buyers. The seat is an ergonomic seat with back support and comfort. The controls are placed so that it is easy to reach from the seat, reducing the need to stretch or bend to move level or press a button. The operator station is open, which means you’ll have to contend with the elements when using this tractor.

The first model released between 2011 and 2012 weighs 238kg and is 68.75” long while being 45” high. It is also 60” wide when the mower is attached and has a wheelbase of 48.9”.

The second model that followed between 2013 and 2017 is lighter at 201kg while being 69.5” long. Its height differs from the first model by half inches at 44.5”.

Briggs and Stratton 40 Engine (2011-2012)

john deere d140 Engine

The Briggs and Stratton 40 Engine was used in the first model rolled out between 2011 and 2012. This engine is a 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 15.1-liter fuel capacity. This will pack enough fuel to ensure you get enough work under your belt with the tractor without frequently stopping to refuel.

It is a four-stroke, air-cooled engine with 22 horsepower and an electric starter to avoid problems starting up the engine, especially in extreme weather conditions. Its displacement is 0.7 L with a bore and stroke of 75.44 mm × 73.41 mm.

Briggs and Stratton 44 Engine (2013-2017)

john deere d140 Briggs and Stratton 44 Engine 2013 onwards

When John Deere decided to release another model of the D140 tractor after two years of its first release, they changed the engine to Briggs and Stratton 44. It comes with almost similar specs to the Briggs and Stratton 40 engine. It is also a 2-cylinder gasoline-powered engine with a four-stroke, air-cooled engine type. It also sports a fuel capacity of 15.1 L.

It also features the exact oil capacity of 1.9 L; it uses the same oil type and sparks plug gap. And has the same 22 horsepower ability. The significant difference between these two engines is their bore and stroke at 79.0 mm and 73.0 mm.

Transmission and Chassis

john deere d140 Transmission and Chassis

John Deere D140 tractor is a 4×2 2WD tractor. It sports manual steering, which may not be the most convenient when it comes to controlling and flexibility. It uses a mechanical shoe on the transaxle brake.

The tractor is made to do slightly more than a typical garden tractor at around two acres. It needs a suitable transmission that can translate the power in the engine into speed in its tires.

This tractor uses the Kanzaki/Tuff-Torq T40 transmission model and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission type. It also has infinite forward and reverses gears with automatic transmission between gears that makes control smooth and easy. You can put the tractor in reverse by the touch of a foot through its two-pedal hydro transmission control system.

Attachments

john deere d140 Attachments

For a tractor to handle a lot of different fieldwork, it needs the help of attachments. These attachments turn a tractor into a snowblower, a mower, a bagger, and so much more. John Deere D140 tractor can accommodate several attachments, with the most significant ones being a blade, snowblower, and mower deck.

The blade is front-mounted and is a John Deere 46” blade. The snowblower on the hand is also front-mounted and is a John Deere 43.25” snowblower. There’s also a John Deere edge 48” 3-blade mower deck with a manual spring-assisted lift mounted at the middle of the PTO.

Pros and Cons of John Deere D140 Tractor

If you’re looking for details of this tractor in the simplest form possible, this advantage and disadvantage section will do it for you.

Pros

  • Large fuel tank to hold more fuel and reduce frequent stops to refuel
  • 22 horsepower for more work
  • Ease of use
  • Ergonomic operator seats
  • Awesome mowing abilities
  • Reverse mowing
  • Electronic blade engagement
  • Cruise control option

Cons

  • Parts can be expensive
  • Can scalp lawn if reverse mowing at high speeds

Price

The original price of a new John Deere D140 tractor in 2011 was $1,999. In 2015, after the second model was released, the actual cost of that model was around the same price.

Today, a used D140 can go for anything between $1,500 to $3,500 depending on the year of manufacture and present condition of the tractor.

Summary

Tractors that can do a whole lot more than the typical garden tractor are sought-after by people with large fields and for commercial uses. The D140 John Deere tractor can handle 2-4 acres seamlessly.

This piece contains all the information you’ll need about this tractor, including its specs, features, pros and cons, and price.

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