1953 John Deere 40-S Tractor

This 1953 John Deere 40-S tractor was refurbished under prior ownership and was purchased by the current owner in 2024. The tractor is powered by a gasoline-fueled 101ci twin paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and it is finished in green and yellow. Features include a three-point hitch, a rear power take-off, a rear work light, a screen-style grille, a bright exhaust stack, and headlights.  This John Deere 40-S is offered at no reserve in Missouri with a bill of sale.

The John Deere 40 series was introduced in 1953 and remained in production until 1955. This Standard example is said to have received body and paint work during a refurbishment under previous ownership, and details include a screen-style grille, headlights, a bright exhaust stack, and John Deere badging.

Yellow-finished steel wheels wear 6.00-16″ Firestone Champion Guide Grip 3 front and 12.4-24″ Firestone Traction Field and Road rear tires. Stopping power is from independent rear brakes.

The operator’s station is equipped with a steel seat fitted with black vinyl cushions. Controls include a hand throttle and a hydraulic hand lever on the right, a clutch pedal on the left, and dual pedals for the individual rear brakes on the right. The shift lever is centrally located on top of the transmission case, and the step-plates have an anti-slip coating.

The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a black dash panel that houses John Deere-branded gauges for water temperature and amperage. An oil pressure gauge is mounted forward on the right side of the engine. The tractor is not equipped with an hour meter, and total runtime is unknown.

The gasoline-fueled 101ci twin was factory rated for approximately 17 drawbar horsepower and sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The seller reports that the transmission and differential were serviced and the fluids were changed in preparation for the sale.

The tractor is equipped with a rear work light, a drawbar, a three-point hitch assembly, and a rear power take-off shaft.