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JD 2440

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Larry Mills

01-09-2004 13:28:58




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I never see any pictures or read discussions
about the JD 2440? My Dad bought one in 1976
(he died in 1993) my brother still has and uses the tractor today in NC. It was farmed hard for 10 yrs and after dad retired it was and is used for putting up hay. It has never had any major work done on it. Was it just a good tractor that
JD made and thats why you never see or hear anything about them on this sight?

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Farmall Don

01-09-2004 18:24:27




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 Re: JD 2440 in reply to Larry Mills, 01-09-2004 13:28:58  
Ive used one in the past for raking hay, but the thing seemed to be much louder to the average tractor. Enough to make me go back to the farm and get hearing protection. Good machine otherwise.



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Indydirtfarmer

01-10-2004 06:03:58




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 Re: Re: JD 2440 in reply to Farmall Don, 01-09-2004 18:24:27  
I've had several people comment to me that mine seems a bit loud too. Must be something to that. I'm almost deaf, and almost always wear earplugs, so I don't notice it. I do 75% of my hay work with my 2440. That changes in the HOT part of summer. Then I break out the 4440, with air conditioned cab! John



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Indydirtfarmer

01-09-2004 13:55:36




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 Re: JD 2440 in reply to Larry Mills, 01-09-2004 13:28:58  
I've got one, and I use it a LOT. It's avery nice, well balanced tractor, with all the power one needs in a package that size. It is somewhat vulnerable to "electralisys". That's a condition where small particles of dirt in the cooling system literally blast holes in the base of the cylinder sleeves. It can be prevented with coolant conditioner, and keeping the cooling system VERY clean. There is a "retro-fit" kit available from Deere, for the 4000 seies tractors, that is easily adapted to the 2000 series tractors. It filters the coolant. It uses a small filter, much like an oil filter. I use mine for hay work, and pulling a corn planter, as well as some light tillage work, as we grow several acres of vegatables. You won't ever hear me say anything too bad about a 2440. Very good tractor. JMHO. John

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Diesekrider

01-09-2004 16:12:34




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 Re: Re: JD 2440 in reply to Indydirtfarmer, 01-09-2004 13:55:36  
Hey Indydirtfarmer, How do you know if your tractor has the kit on it forfiltering the coolant. I have a 79 2640 and it looks like it has a filter on the side of the block that might be what you describe but, I'd like to know for sure. Can you post a pic? Thanks



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Indydirtfarmer

01-10-2004 05:47:31




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 Re: Re: Re: JD 2440 in reply to Diesekrider, 01-09-2004 16:12:34  
As far as the picture, I'm going this morning to pick out a digital camera. When I get it, I'll post a picture. There is of course, the oil filter, and fuel filter, both on the right side of the engine. The collant filter is on the left side on mine. It connect to the cooling system, via steel tubing. The filter is just about the same size as the oil filter. I'm several miles from where the tractor is now, or I'd give you the filter part #. If it's not on there, I'd say it's well worth the cost and trouble. Might save you THOUSANDS on an engine rebuild. John

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RickB

01-11-2004 04:26:14




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: JD 2440 in reply to Indydirtfarmer, 01-10-2004 05:47:31  
Or just service the coolant properly.



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Indydirtfarmer

01-11-2004 07:01:02




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: JD 2440 in reply to RickB, 01-11-2004 04:26:14  
Even that's not enough. There are small bits of rust and dirt that separate from the block casting for YEARS. They are the culprits in all of this. Servicing the coolant starts you off clean, but shortly after, there is dirt in the system again. Better safe than sorry. Install the coolant filter, and forget about your troubles. John



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