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Tractor · 1979Unverified

John Deere 1640

Name: John Deere 1640
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 1640 — Utility tractor · 54 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 1640 is a tractor rated at 54 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. Manufactured from 1979 to 1987, this model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. Its operating weight falls within the range of 7409 to 8004 pounds. Suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

70 rows

Recorded power

54 hp

Recorded weight

3360 kg

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1979-1987

Verified variants

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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

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

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.

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