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John Deere 8640 Specs ( 1979-1982 )

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Production

Description Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $80,000 in 1982
Drive type Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 10.1L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke 5.12x5.00 inches (130 x 127 mm)
Compression 15.2:1
Coolant capacity 48 qts (45.4 L)
Description John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 619 ci (10.1 L)
Idle RPM 800-2300
Oil capacity 26 qts (24.6 L)
Operating RPM 1500-2100
Power 275 hp (205.1 kW)
Rated RPM 2100
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 203.34 hp (151.6 kW)
PTO (claimed) 225 hp (167.8 kW)
PTO (tested) 228.75 hp (170.6 kW)

Transmission

Clutch hydraulic wet disc
Description Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Tractor must be stopped to select range. Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 within range.
Gears 16 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity 164 qts (155.2 L)
Transmission John Deere Quad-Range
Transmission type 16-speed partial power shift
Type partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Cab standard
Description Articulated power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock hydraulic front and rear
Drive type Four-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel 214 gal (810.0 L)
Hydraulic system 41 gal (155.2 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 41 gal (155.2 L)
Pump flow 33 gpm (124.9 lpm)
Type closed center
Valves 2

Hitch

Rear lift 8545 lbs (3876 kg)
Rear Type III/IIIN

PTO

Engine RPM 1000@2100
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 1000

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery CCA 975
Battery volts 6
Charging amps 90
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Front axle Rack-and-pinion: 3.937 by 95.8 inches (99 by 2433 mm) / Rack-and-pinion: 3.937 by 118.4 inches (99 by 3007 mm)
Front tread 63 to 130 inches (160 to 330 cm)
Ground clearance 18.4 inches (46 cm)
Length 223.5 inches (567 cm)
Operating weight 28,270 lbs (12823 kg)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle 3.937 by 95.8 inches (99 by 2433 mm) / 3.937 by 118.4 inches (99 by 3007 mm)
Rear tread 63 to 130 inches (160 to 330 cm)
Wheelbase 125 inches (317 cm)
Front tire 18.4-34
Rear tire 18.4-34
Weight 28,270 lbs (12823 kg)
Wheelbase 125 inches (317 cm)
Ag front 18.4-34
Ag rear 18.4-34

8640 Serial Number Location

Description On transmission case on the rear of the 8640.

8640 Serial Numbers

1979 1500
1980 3198
1981 5704
1982 7960
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

John Deere 8640 Height

Cab 126.6 inches (321 cm)
Exhaust 134.5 inches (341 cm)
Hood 87.1 inches (221 cm)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1324

Description Diesel 16-speed 4WDSeptember 11 - 18, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1324 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 14.7 gal/hour (55.6 l/hour) / 14.5 gal/hour (54.9 l/hour)
Max power 203.34 hp (151.6 kW)
Max pull 27,782 lbs (12601 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 228.75 hp (170.6 kW)

References

Description Explore Discover Deere '79 published in 1979, by John Deere / Move up to John Deere... published in 1981

Speeds

Description With 18.4-38 tires.