This 1955 John Deere 40-U tractor was refurbished under prior ownership and was purchased by the current owner in 2023. The tractor is finished in green and yellow, and power is from a gasoline-fueled 101ci twin paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a screen-style grille, headlights, a rear work light, a stainless-steel exhaust stack, a three-point hitch, and a rear power take-off. This John Deere 40-U 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. The body and running gear of this example have been repainted green, and details include a screen-style grille, headlights, a stainless-steel exhaust stack, rear half fenders, a rear work light, and John Deere badging.
Yellow-finished steel wheels wear 6.00-16″ Crop Max Farm-Guide front and 12.4-24″ BFGoodrich Power Grip rear tires, and the right-front tire shows cracks on the sidewall. Stopping power is from independent rear brakes.
The operator’s station is equipped with a steel seat that is fitted with cushions trimmed in black vinyl. Controls include a hand throttle, a clutch pedal on the left, and dual pedals for the individual rear brakes on the right. The shift lever is centrally mounted on top of the transmission case.
The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color 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 oil was changed in preparation for the sale.
The tractor is equipped with a drawbar, a three-point hitch assembly, and a rear power take-off shaft.
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