JD 1140

[cosmiccrofter]

I've just bought an old 1140, never had a JD before, so does anyone have an operators manual for it? Or point me towards a pdf?

 

[traineefarmer]

I've got one (tractor and a manual) Not willing to sell either, but happy to offer advise or scan some pages from the manual to help out.

Cracking little tractor the 1140. Ours is knocking on the door of 30k hours.

 

[cosmiccrofter]

Yes, that would be great, a scan of the controls and hydraulic operation would be a great help. It needs a new battery and starter, do you know the number of the battery and part number for the starter as I haven't got it home yet.

 

[traineefarmer]

I'll see what I can do. For part numbers, take a look at the JD parts website.

 

[FarmyStu]

They're all (user manuals) available for free download on the American website. All European models are covered.

 

[cosmiccrofter]

I've managed to download the manual. Took me a few minutes to work out what the"Rockshaft" was!!

 

[cosmiccrofter]

Is there a cheaper but similar quality substitute for JD Hy-Guard oil, seems very expensive?

 

[traineefarmer]

Is there a cheaper but similar quality substitute for JD Hy-Guard oil, seems very expensive?

Hy-Guard is made by Shell and their equivalent is nearly twice the price of genuine. A fill of Hy-Guard is good for something like 4000 hrs so cheap in the long run.

 

[MontyK]

Is there a cheaper but similar quality substitute for JD Hy-Guard oil, seems very expensive?
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When i worked for a jd dealer, we put 15w40 castrol multipurpose in, hy guard seems too thin for them old ones.

 

[cosmiccrofter]

I spoke to the local supplier and they used to recommend Fuchs Agrifarm UTTO.

 

[Tractortech]

Now Then..
An 1140 and all similar will run with Super Farm Universal Oil in (we use Morris as a brand). It's ok in both the engine and transmission. It's probably better than Hygard as it's a bit thicker. Depending age and options you have a few internal leaks..