Compare/John Deere 2640 vs John Deere 70C

John Deere 2640 vs John Deere 70C

Verdict: John Deere 2640 vs John Deere 70C

The John Deere 2640 and the John Deere 70C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 70C is the lighter machine (2,049 kg vs 2,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 70C is the newer design (2005 vs 1976). 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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John Deere

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Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

GoldiniReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) with a left-hand hydraulic shuttle lever.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

mechanical with power assistReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

43.2 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

94 x 107 mmReference

Compression

16.7:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

9.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

52.5 kWReference

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Max power

43.2 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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50.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Torque

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211.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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35.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Direction ReverserReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

52.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

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Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

180.0 barReference

Pump flow

56.8 lpmReference

39.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540EReference

Power at rated PTO speed

51.5 kWReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

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2300 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1450 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1874Reference

Capacities

Fuel

73.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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Weight

2630 kgReference

2049 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

260/70R14Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

360/70R24Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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Length

354 cmReference

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Width

176 cmReference

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Height (hood)

155 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

258 cmReference

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Operating weight

2630 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3823 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

65 cmReference

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Front tread

124 to 200 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 246 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 260/70R14. Rear: 360/70R24Reference

2640 Serial Number Location

2640 Serial Numbers

1976

235313Reference

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1977

258106Reference

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1978

280789Reference

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1979

305505Reference

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1980

341000Reference

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1981

362175Reference

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1982

376744Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Test results

Fuel use

16.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2934 kgReference

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Speeds

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.