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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 62 hp / 46.2 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 7409 to 8004 pounds.

Overview

	1979 - 1987 Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

John Deere 1640 Engine
John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 1640 Power
Engine	62 hp 46.2 kW
PTO (claimed)	54 hp 40.3 kW

Mechanical
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
Fuel	25.1 gal 95.0 L
Hydraulic system	14.5 gal 54.9 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	II
Rear lift	6768 lbs 3069 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540
Engine RPM	540@2400

Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12

References
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
8-speed
16-speed

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse

Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
With 13.6/12-38 rear tires.

Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse

Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
With 13.6/12-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 1640 Tires
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
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