John Deere 540M

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Superior Strength and Visibility
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Parking Stands are Integrated on the Loader
Mechanical Self-Leveling (MSL) Linkage

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<div class="accordion-wrap"><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Single-point hydraulic connection saves time</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>A single-point hydraulic connection saves operators time when attaching or detaching the loader. This system also includes connections for electrical needs and a hydraulic lockout valve, allowing for fast installation via a simple handle pull.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/x9alyr4qnu/png/R4C001090.png" alt="Close-up of a loader's single-point hydraulic connection and lockout valve" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Boom lockout for easy service</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>A hydraulic shut-off valve prevents the loader from lowering unexpectedly, enabling safe maintenance under the boom.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/9lt1cv4t5s/png/r4d008787_shut-off_valve_h480.png" alt="Close-up of a loader's silver hydraulic shut-off valve" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Concealed Oil Lines for Protection</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>Wider tractor hoods have reduced space for traditional oil line routing along the boom, increasing the risk of damage. To address this, the oil lines are now routed through the boom arm and torque tube, enhancing protection and improving the loader’s appearance.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/5qglwhl5xr/png/r4d008798_oil_line_panel_open_h480.png" alt="Studio close-up of a loader's open oil line panel on a green metal piece" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div>

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<div class="compare-table-wrap" data-base-model-id="main-520199"><div class="compare-top"><div class="compare-top-left"><div class="compare-top-title">Specs & Compare</div><div class="compare-top-subtitle">Select up to 4 models to compare specifications</div></div><div class="compare-top-models"><div class="cm-card" data-model-id="main-520199"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">540M</div><div class="cm-name">Loader</div></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-597"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">540M NSL on 6135E</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-597" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-598"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">H310 MSL on 6E and 6D (MY13 - newer)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-598" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-599"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">H310 NSL on 6E and 6D (MY13 - newer)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-599" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="compare-add-card"><div class="compare-add-label">ADD MODEL</div><select class="compare-select" data-max="4"><option value="">--Please Select--</option><option value="597">John Deere - 540M NSL on 6135E</option><option value="598">John Deere - H310 MSL on 6E and 6D (MY13 - newer)</option><option value="599">John Deere - H310 NSL on 6E and 6D (MY13 - newer)</option></select></div></div></div><table class="compare-table"><colgroup><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"></colgroup><thead><tr class="compare-meta-row"><th></th><th data-model-id="main-520199"></th><th data-model-id="rm-597"></th><th data-model-id="rm-598"></th><th data-model-id="rm-599"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Loader</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Base Weight</td><td class="cc cc-model">1028.2 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1028.2 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1113.2 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1113.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Used</td><td class="cc cc-model">Materials - 1850 mm / 73 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Materials 1850 mm<br/>Materials 73 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Materials 1850 mm<br/>Materials 73 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Materials 1850 mm<br/>Materials 73 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Weight</td><td class="cc cc-model">542 lb.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">246 kg<br/>542 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">281 kg<br/>620 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">281 kg<br/>620 lb</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Weight</td><td class="cc cc-model">246 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h">246 kg<br/>542 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">281 kg<br/>620 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">281 kg<br/>620 lb</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Digging Depth (H)</td><td class="cc cc-model">1.9 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Digging Depth (H)</td><td class="cc cc-model">47 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lift Capacity At 59 in. (1500 mm) - Measured At 800 mm Ahead Of Pivot (X)</td><td class="cc cc-model">1931 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lift Capacity At Full Height - Measured At 800 mm Ahead Of Pivot</td><td class="cc cc-model">1481 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Leveling Configuration</td><td class="cc cc-model">Mechanical Self-Leveling (MSL)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Non-Self Leveling (NSL)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Mechanical Self Leveling (MSL)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Non-Self Leveling (NSL)</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">At 59-in. (1500 mm) Lift Height (XX)</td><td class="cc cc-model">2986 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Clearance At Full Height - Bucket Dumped</td><td class="cc cc-model">100 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Clearance At Full Height - Bucket Dumped</td><td class="cc cc-model">2538 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">At Full Height - Bucket Level (B)</td><td class="cc cc-model">133 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">At Full Height - Bucket Level (B)</td><td class="cc cc-model">3383 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Rollback Force Capacity At Ground-Level Line (ZZ)</td><td class="cc cc-model">3046 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">At Maximum Height (VV)</td><td class="cc cc-model">1636 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Boom Breakout Force - Measured At 800 mm Ahead Of Pivot (Z)</td><td class="cc cc-model">2325 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Boom Breakout Force - Measured At Pivot (Y)</td><td class="cc cc-model">2671 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Dump</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.1 seconds</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2521 mm<br/>99 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Rollback</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.1 seconds</td><td class="cc cc-model h">At ground-level line<br/>3051 kg<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Dump Angle (E)</td><td class="cc cc-model">-74 degree (angle)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Dump Angle, Ground</td><td class="cc cc-model">-96 degree (angle)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lift Capacity At 59 in. (1500 mm) - Measured At Pivot</td><td class="cc cc-model">2015 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lift Capacity At Full Height - Measured At Pivot (U)</td><td class="cc cc-model">3027 lb.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lift Capacity At Full Height - Measured At Pivot (U)</td><td class="cc cc-model">1373 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Loader Lower</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.5 seconds</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Loader Raise</td><td class="cc cc-model">3.4 seconds</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Maximum Lift Height (A)</td><td class="cc cc-model">141 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Maximum Lift Height (A)</td><td class="cc cc-model">3578 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reach - At Ground Level - Bucket Level</td><td class="cc cc-model">95.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reach - At Ground Level - Bucket Level</td><td class="cc cc-model">2426 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reach - At Maximum Height (D)</td><td class="cc cc-model">39.8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reach - At Maximum Height (D)</td><td class="cc cc-model">1011 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rollback Angle (G)</td><td class="cc cc-model">42 degree (angle)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Length (I+F)</td><td class="cc cc-model">190 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Length (I+F)</td><td class="cc cc-model">4800 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Tractor</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Front Axle Configuration</td><td class="cc cc-model">MFWD</td><td class="cc cc-model h">MFWD</td><td class="cc cc-model h">MFWD</td><td class="cc cc-model h">MFWD</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Front Tire</td><td class="cc cc-model">14.9R24</td><td class="cc cc-model h">14.9R25</td><td class="cc cc-model h">14.9R24</td><td class="cc cc-model h">14.9R24</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Model</td><td class="cc cc-model">6135E</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6135E</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6105D/6115D/6130D/6140D</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6105D/6115D/6130D/6140D</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Pump Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">20 gpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">75.7 L/min<br/>21 gpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">76 L/min<br/>20.1 gpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">76 L/min<br/>20.1 gpm</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Pump Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">75.7 L/min</td><td class="cc cc-model h">75.7 L/min<br/>21 gpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">76 L/min<br/>20.1 gpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">76 L/min<br/>20.1 gpm</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rated Pressure</td><td class="cc cc-model">2828 psi</td><td class="cc cc-model h">196 bar<br/>2829 psi</td><td class="cc cc-model h">195 bar<br/>2828 psi</td><td class="cc cc-model h">195 bar<br/>2828 psi</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rated Pressure</td><td class="cc cc-model">195 bar</td><td class="cc cc-model h">196 bar<br/>2829 psi</td><td class="cc cc-model h">195 bar<br/>2828 psi</td><td class="cc cc-model h">195 bar<br/>2828 psi</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rear Tire</td><td class="cc cc-model">18.4R38</td><td class="cc cc-model h">18.4R39</td><td class="cc cc-model h">18.4R38</td><td class="cc cc-model h">18.4R38</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Wheelbase</td><td class="cc cc-model">94 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2381 mm<br/>95 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2380 mm<br/>93.7 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2380 mm<br/>93.7 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Wheelbase</td><td class="cc cc-model">2380 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2381 mm<br/>95 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2380 mm<br/>93.7 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2380 mm<br/>93.7 in.</td></tr></tbody></table></div>

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