Compare/John Deere 1640 vs John Deere 2020

John Deere 1640 vs John Deere 2020

Verdict: John Deere 1640 vs John Deere 2020

The John Deere 1640 and the John Deere 2020 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. John Deere 2020 is the lighter machine (2,617 kg vs 7,409 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1640 is the newer design (1979 vs 1965). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

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Rated power

54 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 13.6/12-38 rear tires.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Factories

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MexicoReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

—

power assistReference

Engine

46.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

98 x 109 mmReference

Power

46.2 kWReference

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Compression

16.8:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Operating RPM

1200-2500Reference

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Torque

205.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.0 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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34.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Power at rated engine speed

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40.3 kWReference

Max power

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34.2 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,500Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.86x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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16.7:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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John Deere collar shiftReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 4 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

40.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

54.9 LReference

37.9 LReference

Type

closed center constant pressureReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

54.9 LReference

37.9 LReference

Pressure

170.0 barReference

155.1 barReference

Pump flow

46.9 lpmReference

39.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

3069 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

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PTO (tested)

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40.3 kWReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

95.0 LReference

73.8 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

227 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

203 cmReference

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Weight

7409 to 8004 poundsReference

2617 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6/12-38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 13.6/12-38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-28. Rear: 13.6/12-38Reference

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2WD Length

373 cmReference

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4WD Length

392 cmReference

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Width

207 cmReference

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Height (cab)

265 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

292 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3360 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3630 kgReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

42 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

63 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

135 to 200 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

150 to 200 cmReference

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Rear tread

150 to 199 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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218 cmReference

Rear tire

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15.5-38Reference

Ag front

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7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-38Reference

Gas Operating weight

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2617 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3372 kgReference

1640 Serial Numbers

1980

358998Reference

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1981

393048Reference

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1982

433037Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Gas Batteries

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1Reference

Diesel Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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70Reference

Battery Group

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24TReference

Battery size

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60 AHReference

Battery options

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2 | 2Reference

Speeds

Variants

2020

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utilityReference

2020O

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orchardReference

John Deere 2020 attachments

2020 Serial Number Location

2020 Serial Numbers

1965

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014502Reference

1966

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014680Reference

1967

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042721Reference

1968

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065176Reference

1969

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082404Reference

1970

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102032Reference

1971

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117500Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2516 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Country of manufacturer

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Row-Crop tractor | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Power

Rated Power

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64 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 (1.375)Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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closed centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,200 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and depth controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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224 cmReference

Overall Length

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357.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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224 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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35.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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4WDReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.