John Deere 1640
The John Deere 1640 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 239.2 ci 3.9 L engine. The rated power output is 62 hp 46.2 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 7409 to 8004 pounds.
Engine Power
62 hp
46.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
25.1 gal
95.0 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
7409 to 8004 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1979 - 1987
Utility tractor |
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1979 - 1987 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 1640 Engine | |
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John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 1640 Power | |
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Engine | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 54 hp
40.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS. Cab available with heater. SoundGard (SG2) cab available after 1981. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 25.1 gal
95.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 14.5 gal
54.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center constant pressure |
Capacity | 14.5 gal
54.9 L |
Pressure | 2466 psi
170.0 bar |
Pump flow | 12.4 gpm
46.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 6768 lbs
3069 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 89.7 inches
227 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 7409 to 8004 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
2WD Rear tire | 13.6/12-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) | |
Operator's Manual 1640, 1840 and 2040 Tractors published by John Deere | |
Traktor 1640 published in 1984, by John Deere | |
New Profiles of Performance published in 1979, by John Deere | |
Move up to John Deere... published in 1981 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 239.2 ci / 3.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 239.2 ci
3.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Power | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
Compression | 16.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Operating RPM | 1200-2500 |
Torque | 151.2 lb-ft
205.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 19 qts
18.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
16-speed |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
With 13.6/12-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
With 13.6/12-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 1640 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 13.6/12-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-28. Rear: 13.6/12-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 89.7 inches
227 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
2WD Length | 147 inches
373 cm |
4WD Length | 154.5 inches
392 cm |
Width | 81.5 inches*Minimum
207 cm |
Height (cab) | 104.7 inches
265 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 115.2 inches
292 cm |
2WD Weight | 7409 lbs
3360 kg |
4WD Weight | 8004 lbs
3630 kg |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 16.9 inches
42 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 25 inches
63 cm |
2WD Front tread | 53.5 to 79.1 inches
135 to 200 cm |
4WD Front tread | 59.1 to 79.1 inches
150 to 200 cm |
Rear tread | 59.1 to 78.7 inches
150 to 199 cm |
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