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John Deere 2640 Specs ( 1976-1982 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression 16.7:1
Coolant capacity 12 qts (11.4 L)
Description John Deere / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 276 ci (4.5 L)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Rated RPM 2500
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 57.88 hp (43.2 kW)
PTO (claimed) 70 hp (52.2 kW)
PTO (tested) 70.37 hp (52.5 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Description Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range. / Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) with a left-hand hydraulic shuttle lever.
Gears 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 8 forward and reverse
Transmission Hi-Lo / Direction Reverser
Type collar shift / two-speed power shift / power shuttle
Transmission type 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 8-speed power shuttle
Transmission type 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 8-speed power shuttle

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Final drives planetary
Steering mechanical with power assist

Capacity

Fuel 19.5 gal (73.8 L)
Hydraulic system 10 gal (37.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 10 gal (37.9 L)
Pressure 2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow 9 gpm (34.1 lpm)
Type closed center

Hitch

Rear Type II/I

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ballasted weight 8430 lbs (3823 kg)
Clearance (front axle) 25.6 inches (65 cm)
Front tread 60 to 88 inches (straight axle) (152 to 223 cm) / 49 to 79 inches (swept axle) (124 to 200 cm)
Height (exhaust) 101.7 inches (258 cm)
Height (hood) 61.3 inches (155 cm)
Length 139.5 inches (354 cm)
Operating weight 5800 lbs (2630 kg)
Rear tread 52 to 97 inches (rack-and-pinion) (132 to 246 cm)
Wheelbase 85.75 inches*Straight axle (217 cm)
Width 69.5 inches (176 cm)
Front tire 6.00-16
Rear tire 16.9-28
Weight 5800 lbs (2630 kg)
Wheelbase 85.75 inches*Straight axle (217 cm)
Ag front 6.00-16
Ag rear 16.9-28

2640 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on the right side of the 2640 frame above the front axle.

2640 Serial Numbers

1976 235313
1977 258106
1978 280789
1979 305505
1980 341000
1981 362175
1982 376744
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1157

Description Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 16 - 25, 1974Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1157 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5-Hi used for power test. / Gear 5-Hi used for pull test.
Fuel use 4.9 gal/hour (18.5 l/hour) / 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour)
Max power 57.88 hp (43.2 kW)
Max pull 6,470 lbs (2934 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 70.37 hp (52.5 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 69.02 hp (51.5 kW)

References

Description 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

Speeds

Description With 16.9-28 rear tires. / With 16.9-28 rear tires.