John Deere 1640 Specs ( 1979-1987 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 16.8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 19 qts (18.0 L) |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 239.2 ci (3.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1200-2500 |
| Power | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 151.2 lb-ft (205.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| PTO (claimed) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 8-speed / 16-speed |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 16-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab available with heater. SoundGard (SG2) cab available after 1981. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 25.1 gal (95.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 14.5 gal (54.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 14.5 gal (54.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2466 psi (170.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 12.4 gpm (46.9 lpm) |
| Type | closed center constant pressure |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 6768 lbs (3069 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 25 inches (63 cm) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 53.5 to 79.1 inches (135 to 200 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 147 inches (373 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 7409 lbs (3360 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 89.7 inches (227 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 16.9 inches (42 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 59.1 to 79.1 inches (150 to 200 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 154.5 inches (392 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 8004 lbs (3630 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 104.7 inches (265 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 115.2 inches (292 cm) |
| Rear tread | 59.1 to 78.7 inches (150 to 199 cm) |
| Width | 81.5 inches*Minimum (207 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 13.6/12-38 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 89.7 inches (227 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Weight | 7409 to 8004 pounds |
| 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 |
1640 Serial Numbers
| 1980 | 358998 |
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| 1981 | 393048 |
| 1982 | 433037 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | 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 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 13.6/12-38 rear tires. / With 13.6/12-38 rear tires. |
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