John Deere 2640
The John Deere 2640 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is 70.37 hp 52.5 kW. Transmission: Direction Reverser. Operating weight: 5800 lbs 2630 kg.
Engine Power
70.37 hp
52.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
19.5 gal
73.8 L
Transmission
Direction Reverser
Operating Weight
5800 lbs
2630 kg
Overview
 | 1976 - 1982
Model year 1976-19791980-1982
2040 SeriesUtility tractor
2040 Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 2640 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 2640 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 70 hp
52.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 57.88 hp
43.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 70.37 hp
52.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | mechanical with power assist |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 19.5 gal
73.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Pump flow | 9 gpm
34.1 lpm |
15 gpm
56.8 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.75 inches*Straight axle
217 cm |
Weight | 5800 lbs
2630 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) | |
Tractors 40 to 80 hp published in 1976, by John Deere | |
Tractors 40 to 80 hp published in 1977, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 2440 and 2640 Tractors (OMR62127) | |
Tractors, Orchard/Vineyard published in 1979, by John Deere | |
Focus 76 published in 1976, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Compression | 16.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed collar shift | |
16-speed two-speed power shift | |
8-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse collar shift
Type | collar shift |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range. | |
With 16.9-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Hi-Lo
Transmission | Hi-Lo |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
With 16.9-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Direction Reverser
Transmission | Direction Reverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) with a left-hand hydraulic shuttle lever. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 2640 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 16.9-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.75 inches*Straight axle
217 cm |
Length | 139.5 inches
354 cm |
Width | 69.5 inches
176 cm |
Height (hood) | 61.3 inches
155 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 101.7 inches
258 cm |
Operating weight | 5800 lbs
2630 kg |
Ballasted weight | 8430 lbs
3823 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 25.6 inches
65 cm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm (straight axle) |
Front tread | 49 to 79 inches
124 to 200 cm (swept axle) |
Rear tread | 52 to 97 inches
132 to 246 cm (rack-and-pinion) |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1157 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
April 16 - 25, 1974
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1157 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 70.37 hp
52.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.9 gal/hour
18.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 69.02 hp
51.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.3 gal/hour
16.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 57.88 hp
43.2 kW |
Gear 5-Hi used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,470 lbs
2934 kg |
Gear 5-Hi used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2640 based on its 70.37 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 m | Heavy Duty | Heavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 2640.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.3 hrs
Approximately 5.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (19.5 gal / 73.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.7 gal/hr (13.9 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 2640 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2640.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)70.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)52.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)71.3 PS
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