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Tractor · 1976Unverified

John Deere 2640

Name: John Deere 2640
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 2640 — Model year 1976-19791980-1982 · 70 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2640 is a tractor model rated at approximately 70 horsepower, a mid-range figure for its class. It was produced from 1976 to 1982. The tractor features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and two-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. It has a listed operating weight of 2630 kilograms and is suitable for operations of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

70 hp

Max power

43.2 kW

Weight

2630 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

89 rows

Recorded power

70 hp

Recorded weight

2630 kg

Transmissions

8-speed collar shift

Production years

1976-1982

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USAReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Steeringmechanical with power assistReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (tested)43.2 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke106 x 127 mmReference

Compression16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM2500Reference

Firing order1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity11.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed52.5 kWReference

Max power43.2 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed collar shiftReference

16-speed two-speed power shiftReference

8-speed power shuttleReference

Typecollar shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range.Reference

TransmissionHi-LoReference

Typetwo-speed power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

TransmissionDirection ReverserReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Gears8 forward and reverseReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)52.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system37.9 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity37.9 LReference

Pressure155.1 barReference

Pump flow34.1 lpmReference

Pump flow56.8 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed51.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel73.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase217 cmReference

Weight2630 kgReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-28Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear16.9-28Reference

Length354 cmReference

Width176 cmReference

Height (hood)155 cmReference

Height (exhaust)258 cmReference

Operating weight2630 kgReference

Ballasted weight3823 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)65 cmReference

Front tread152 to 223 cmReference

Front tread124 to 200 cmReference

Rear tread132 to 246 cmReference

2640 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the 2640 frame above the front axle.Reference

2640 Serial Numbers

1976235313Reference

1977258106Reference

1978280789Reference

1979305505Reference

1980341000Reference

1981362175Reference

1982376744Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 16 - 25, 1974Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1157 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference

Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 5-Hi used for power test.Reference

Max pull2934 kgReference

Gear 5-Hi used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 16.9-28 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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