Compare/John Deere 1640 vs John Deere 2020 Orchard

John Deere 1640 vs John Deere 2020 Orchard

Verdict: John Deere 1640 vs John Deere 2020 Orchard

The John Deere 1640 and the John Deere 2020 Orchard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

54 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 13.6/12-38 rear tires.Reference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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73.8 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

40.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

54.9 LReference

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Type

closed center constant pressureReference

gearReference

Capacity

54.9 LReference

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Pressure

170.0 barReference

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Pump flow

46.9 lpmReference

49.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

3069 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

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Rear PTO

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liveReference

Capacities

Fuel

95.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

227 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

203 cmReference

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Weight

7409 to 8004 poundsReference

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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

197 cmReference

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

142 cmReference

Wheelbase

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198 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-26Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-26Reference

Length

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336 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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165 cmReference

Height (hood)

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137 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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46 cmReference

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

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Variants

2020

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utilityReference

2020O

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orchardReference

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.