Tractor · 1979Unverified
John Deere 1640
John Deere 1640 — Utility tractor · 54 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
54 hp
Weight
7409 to 8004 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic disc brakesReference
Four-post ROPS. Cab available with heater. SoundGard (SG2) cab available after 1981.Reference
Engine
John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine46.2 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Power46.2 kWReference
Compression16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Operating RPM1200-2500Reference
Torque205.0 NmReference
Torque RPM1200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Starter power3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity18.0 LReference
Transmission
8-speedReference
16-speedReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)40.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system54.9 LReference
Typeclosed center constant pressureReference
Capacity54.9 LReference
Pressure170.0 barReference
Pump flow46.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift3069 kgReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Engine RPM540@2400Reference
Capacities
Fuel95.0 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase227 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase203 cmReference
Weight7409 to 8004 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-18Reference
2WD Rear tire13.6/12-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 13.6/12-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.2-28. Rear: 13.6/12-38Reference
2WD Length373 cmReference
4WD Length392 cmReference
Width207 cmReference
Height (cab)265 cmReference
Height (exhaust)292 cmReference
2WD Weight3360 kgReference
4WD Weight3630 kgReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)42 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)63 cmReference
2WD Front tread135 to 200 cmReference
4WD Front tread150 to 200 cmReference
Rear tread150 to 199 cmReference
1640 Serial Numbers
1980358998Reference
1981393048Reference
1982433037Reference
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Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Speeds
With 13.6/12-38 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.