John Deere 8640: all source data

All 73 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
(no label)Original price was $80,000 in 1982
Engine
(no label)John Deere 10.1L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
Power
Engine275 hp | 205.1 kW
PTO (claimed)225 hp | 167.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)203.34 hp | 151.6 kW
PTO (tested)228.75 hp | 170.6 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Four-wheel drive
Differential lockhydraulic front and rear
(no label)Articulated power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard
Capacity
Fuel214 gal | 810.0 L
Hydraulic system41 gal | 155.2 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity41 gal | 155.2 L
Valves2
Pump flow33 gpm | 124.9 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIII/IIIN
Rear lift8545 lbs | 3876 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000
Engine RPM1000@2100
Dimensions
Wheelbase125 inches | 317 cm
Weight28,270 lbs | 12823 kg
Front tire18.4-34
Rear tire18.4-34
Serial location
(no label)On transmission case on the rear of the 8640.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps90
Batteries2
Battery CCA975
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement619 ci | 10.1 L
Bore/Stroke5.12x5.00 inches | 130 x 127 mm
Power275 hp | 205.1 kW
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Compression15.2:1
Rated RPM2100
Idle RPM800-2300
Operating RPM1500-2100
Starter volts12
Oil capacity26 qts | 24.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)48 qts | 45.4 L

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity164 qts | 155.2 L
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Tractor must be stopped to select range. Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 within range.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front18.4-34
Ag rear18.4-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase125 inches | 317 cm
Length223.5 inches | 567 cm
Operating weight28,270 lbs | 12823 kg
Ground clearance18.4 inches | 46 cm
Front axleRack-and-pinion: 3.937 by 95.8 inches | 99 by 2433 mm
Front axleRack-and-pinion: 3.937 by 118.4 inches | 99 by 3007 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.937 by 95.8 inches | 99 by 2433 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle (Rack-and-pinion)3.937 by 118.4 inches | 99 by 3007 mm
Front tread63 to 130 inches | 160 to 330 cm
Rear tread63 to 130 inches | 160 to 330 cm
Height
Hood87.1 inches | 221 cm
Cab126.6 inches | 321 cm
Exhaust134.5 inches | 341 cm