1640 by John Deere

1979 - 1987

1979 - 1987 Utility tractor

Series:

Series:1640 → 1840

1979 - 1982

1979 - 1982
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:1640 ← 1840 → 2040

Production

Production
Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
The Canadian-market 1840 is similar to the US 2440 model.

John Deere 1840 Power

John Deere 1840 Power
Engine (net):70 hp
52.2 kW
PTO (claimed):60 hp
44.7 kW

John Deere 1840 Engine

John Deere 1840 Engine
John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:25.1 gal
95.0 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:planetary
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Steering:power
Brakes:wet disc
Cab:Open operator station. Cab optional.
Transmissions:8-speed unsynchronized gear
 8-speed partially synchronized
 16-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:closed center

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:II/I
Control:position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540 (1.375)
 540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:89.7 inches
227 cm
Weight:5476 lbs
2483 kg
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:15.5-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:33
 55*Standard with cab, optional on open station.
Charging volts:14
Batteries:2
Battery volts:12

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

John Deere 1640 Power

John Deere 1640 Power Engine:62 hp
46.2 kW
PTO (claimed):54 hp
40.3 kW

John Deere 1640 Engine

John Deere 1640 Engine John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1979 - 1987

1979 - 1987
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:1640 → 1840

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:239.2 ci
3.9 L
Bore/Stroke:4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm
Power:62 hp
46.2 kW
Compression:16.8:1
Rated RPM:2500
Operating RPM:1200-2500
Torque:151.2 lb-ft
205.0 Nm
Torque RPM:1200
Starter volts:12
Starter power:4 hp
3.0 kW
Oil capacity:9 qts
8.5 L
Coolant capacity:19 qts
18.0 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:planetary
Steering:power
Brakes:hydraulic disc
Cab:Four-post ROPS. Cab available with heater. SoundGard (SG2) cab available after 1981.
Transmissions:8-speed
 16-speed
Transmission details ...

1979 - 1987

1979 - 1987
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:1640 → 1840

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed
16-speed

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse

Speeds

Speeds
With 13.6/12-38 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:16 forward and 8 reverse

Speeds

Speeds
With 13.6/12-38 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:25.1 gal
95.0 L
Hydraulic system:14.5 gal
54.9 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center constant pressure
Capacity:14.5 gal
54.9 L
Pressure:2466 psi
170.0 bar
Pump flow:12.4 gpm
46.9 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II
Rear lift:6768 lbs
3069 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear RPM:540
Engine RPM:540@2400

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires 2WD Wheelbase:89.7 inches
227 cm
4WD Wheelbase:80 inches
203 cm
Weight:7409 to 8004 pounds
Front tire:7.50-18
2WD Rear tire:13.6/12-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1979 - 1987

1979 - 1987
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:1640 → 1840

John Deere 1640 Tires

John Deere 1640 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 13.6/12-38
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 11.2-28. Rear: 13.6/12-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:89.7 inches
227 cm
4WD Wheelbase:80 inches
203 cm
2WD Length:147 inches
373 cm
4WD Length:154.5 inches
392 cm
Width:81.5 inches
207 cm *Minimum
Height (cab):104.7 inches
265 cm
Height (exhaust):115.2 inches
292 cm
2WD Weight:7409 lbs
3360 kg
4WD Weight:8004 lbs
3630 kg
4WD Clearance (front axle):16.9 inches
42 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle):25 inches
63 cm
2WD Front tread:53.5 to 79.1 inches
135 to 200 cm
4WD Front tread:59.1 to 79.1 inches
150 to 200 cm
Rear tread:59.1 to 78.7 inches
150 to 199 cm

1640 Serial Numbers

1640 Serial Numbers 1980:358998
1981:393048
1982:433037

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Electrical

Electrical Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:55
Batteries:2
Battery volts:12

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