Cletrac BD vs John Deere 1040
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cletrac BD and the John Deere 1040 deliver the same power: 53 HP.
- The John Deere 1040 is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1936 for the Cletrac BD.
Full specs comparison
| Cletrac BD | John Deere 1040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Production years | 1936–1956 | 1980–1987 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 |
| Displacement | 4.9 L | 2.9 L |
| Weight | — | 2 770 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 2 | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 835 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 204 cm |
| Length | — | 350 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |