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John Deere 3640

The John Deere 3640 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 117 hp / 87.2 kW. Transmission: Power Synchron. Operating weight: 10564 to 12929 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 117 hp / 87.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
49.2 gal 186.2 L
Transmission
Power Synchron
Operating Weight
10564 to 12929 pounds

Overview

John Deere 3640 tractor photo
1984 - 1987 Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
John Deere 3640 Engine
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 3640 Transmission
16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
John Deere 3640 Power
Engine (gross)
117 hp 87.2 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
rear standard
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Sound-Gard (SG2) cab.
Capacity
Fuel
49.2 gal 186.2 L
Hydraulic system
11.1 gal 42.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center constant pressure
Capacity
11.1 gal 42.0 L
Pressure
2466 psi 170.0 bar
Pump flow
11.9 gpm 45.0 lpm
22.2 gpmOptOptional 84.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/III
Control
lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at ends)
12818 lbs 5814 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7930 lbs 3597 kg
Front Hitch
optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Engine RPM
540@2175
1000@2175
Front PTO
optional
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
102 inches 259 cm
Weight
10564 to 12929 pounds
Front tire
12.4-28
Rear tire
16.9-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
55
Batteries
2
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
88
References
3640 references literature
3640 Tractor published in 1984, by John Deere
112-PS-Traktor 3640 published in 1985, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
359 ci 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Power (gross)
117 hp 87.2 kW
Fuel system
direct injection
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
17.4:1
Rated RPM
2400
Torque
290 lb-ft 393.2 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
11.6 qts 11.0 L
Coolant capacity
20.1 qts 19.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — Power Synchron

Transmission
Power Synchron
Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic cerametallic dry disc
Oil capacity
44.4 qts 42.0 L
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with a high-low power shift.
With 18.4-38 rear tires.
3640 Power Synchron partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 3640 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38
Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38
Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38
Front: 16.9-24. Rear: 18.4-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
102 inches 259 cm
Length
189 inches 480 cm
Width
85 inches 215 cm
Height (cab)
111 inches 281 cm
Height (exhaust)
117 inches 297 cm
Clearance (front axle)
21 inches 53 cm
Front tread
63 to 83 inches 160 to 210 cm
Rear tread
63/69/73/76/79 inches 160/175/185/193/200 cm
John Deere 3640 Weight
Shipping
10564 lbs 4791 kg
Operating
12929 lbs 5864 kg
Max capacity
17680 lbs 8019 kg

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 3640 based on its 117 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼Heavy DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙Heavy DutyAggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机Heavy DutyHigh density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.
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 3640.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.1 hrs

Approximately 8.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (49.2 gal / 186.2 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.1 gal/hr (23 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 3640 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3640.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)117 hp
Kilowatts (kW)87.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)118.6 PS

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