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John Deere 1640 Specs ( 1979-1987 )

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Production

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

Engine

Engine type John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
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
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.
Description Power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives planetary

Capacity

Fuel 25.1 gal (95.0 L)
Hydraulic system 14.5 gal (54.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 14.5 gal (54.9 L)
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)
Rear Type II

PTO

Engine RPM 540@2400
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

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

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle) 25 inches (63 cm)
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
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

Speeds

Description With 13.6/12-38 rear tires. / With 13.6/12-38 rear tires.