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Years in Production / 1979–1987

John Deere

1640

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 1640.

John Deere 1640 p1 (Wikimedia Commons) · Alf van Beem · CC0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

62hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1979–1987

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

1640 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1979 - 1987

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic disc brakes

Four-post ROPS. Cab available with heater. SoundGard (SG2) cab available after 1981.

Final Drives
planetary

Capacity

Fuel
25.1 gal95.0 L
Hydraulic System
14.5 gal54.9 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center constant pressure
Capacity
14.5 gal54.9 L
Pressure
2466 psi170.0 bar
Pump Flow
12.4 gpm46.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Rear Lift
6768 lbs3069 kg

Pto

Rear Type
540
Engine Rpm
540@2400

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
55
Batteries
2
Battery Volts
12

1640 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
239.2 ci3.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
Power
62 hp46.2 kW
Compression Ratio
16.8:1
Rated Rpm
2500
Operating Rpm
1200-2500
Torque
151.2 lb-ft205.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1200
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
4 hp3.0 kW
Oil Capacity
9 qts8.5 L
Coolant Capacity
19 qts18.0 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel

1640 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Speeds Description
With 13.6/12-38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Speeds Description
With 13.6/12-38 rear tires.

Transmission Options

8-speed

16-speed

1640 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
147 in373 cm
Width
81.5 in207 cm
Height (cab)
104.7 in265 cm
Wheelbase
89.7 in227 cm
Front tread
53.5 in135 cm
Rear tread
59.1 in150 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
89.7 inches227 cm
4wd Wheelbase
80 inches203 cm
Weight
7409 to 8004 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-18
2wd Rear Tire
13.6/12-38

Tires And Tracks

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

1640 / 05

Tractor Photos

John Deere 1640 p1 (Wikimedia Commons) · Alf van Beem · CC0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗
John Deere 1640, Veenhuis slurry trailer — joost j. bakker, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · joost j. bakker · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 1640 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1982 John Deere 1640 Syncron 3.9 Litre 4-Cyl Diesel (62 HP) Spring Tractor World 2026

Video by Incredible John Deere

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John Deere 1640 tractor

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