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John Deere 4640

The John Deere 4640 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1978 to 1982 as part of the Iron Horses Series. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. It features a 7.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine producing approximately 144 to 172 hp estimated engine power. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 16-speed partial power shift Quad-Range and an 8-speed full power shift PowerShift. It has a 4x2 2WD or 4x4 HFWD 4WD drive with pedal-actuated hydraulic differential lock and hydrostatic power steering. The tractor includes a Sound-Gard cab as standard. Fuel capacity is 83 gallons, and the hydraulic system holds 16.5 gallons. The rear hitch is category III/IIIN with a lift capacity of 7328 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with a 1000 rpm type. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 118.5 inches, length of 171 inches, and width options up to 118 inches. Weight ranges from 14,350 lbs shipping to 18,585 lbs ballasted. The tractor supports various tire sizes for front and rear. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging, two 6-volt batteries. Attachments include the 168 Loader with a 3800 lbs lift capacity and 0.9 cu yd bucket capacity.
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Power172 hp[P]
Founded1978 - 1982
Model4640

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4640

Power

PTO (tested):156.30 hp (116.6 kW)
PTO (claimed):155 hp (115.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested):132.44 hp (98.8 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:18.4-38, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-38, 18.4-42
Ag front:11.00-16, 10.00-16, 14L-16.1, 16.5L-16.1, 9.50-20

Engine

Type:John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel turbocharged intercooled diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Idle RPM:800-2400
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Rated RPM:2200
Bore/Stroke:4.5625x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm)
Compression:15.5:1
Pre-heating:ether
Displacement:466 ci (7.6 L)
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity:20 qts (18.9 L)
Operating RPM:1500-2200
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:38 qts (36.0 L)

Weight

Shipping:14350 lbs (6509 kg)
Ballasted:18585 lbs (8430 kg)
Operating:15700 lbs (duals) (7121 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:83 gal (314.2 L)
Hydraulic system:16.5 gal (62.5 L)

Dimensions

Width:96 inches (243 cm), 108 inches (long axle) (274 cm), 118 inches (long axle) (299 cm)
Length:171 inches (434 cm)
Wheelbase:118.5 inches (300 cm)
Rear tread:60 to 131.5 inches (152 to 334 cm)
Front tread:58 to 100 inches (147 to 254 cm)
Height (cab):117 inches (297 cm)
Ground clearance:14.9 inches (37 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):28 inches (71 cm)
Clearance (front axle):26 inches (66 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle:3.937 by 96 inches (99 by 2438 mm), 3.937 by 108 inches (99 by 2743 mm), 3.937 by 118 inches (99 by 2997 mm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery volts:6
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Valves:2 or 3
Capacity:16.5 gal (62.5 L)
Pump flow:23 gpm (87.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:Sound-Gard cab standard
Drive:4x2 2WD, 4x4 HFWD 4WD
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power
Differential lock:pedal-actuated hydraulic

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:Iron Horses Series
Built in:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:$46,316 (1982 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD), $53,123 (1982 Power Shift Cab 2WD)
Years produced:1978 - 1982

Attachments

Loader:168 Loader
Weight:1871 lbs (848 kg)
Rollback:12°
Dump angle:37°
Bucket width:96 inches (243 cm)
Boom cylinder:2.75 inches (6 cm)
Lift capacity:3800 lbs lift (full at pin) (1723 kg)
Breakout force:5000 lbs breakout (2268 kg)
Reach (dumped):32 inches (81 cm)
Bucket capacity:0.9 cu yd (0.7 cu m)
Bucket cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
Height (at pin):151 inches (383 cm)
Clearance (level):151 inches (383 cm)
Clearance (dumped):132 inches (335 cm)

Transmission

Transmission options:16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed full power shift

John Deere PowerShift

Type:full power shift
Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse
Description:Clutchless shift-on-the-move power shift between all eight forward and four reverse gears. Inching pedal provided for hooking up implements and other precision work.

John Deere Quad-Range

Type:partial power shift
Gears:16 forward and 6 reverse
Description:Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between pairs 1-2 and 3-4 in each range, with synchronized shift between 2-3. Two reverses in ranges A-C. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. Power shift is provided by a hydraulically-controlled planetary that provides an under-drive to each gear.

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III/IIIN
Rear lift:7328 lbs (3323 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:1000 (1.75)

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