John Deere 4640

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4640 is a powerful row crop tractor made from 1978 to 1982. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine that makes 155 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and intercooled, which helps it work hard in the fields. The tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and uses hydrostatic power steering to make turning easy.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 15,700 pounds. It has a partial power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 6 reverse gears. This gives the driver lots of options for different speeds. The 4640 has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 7,320 pounds, which is above average for tractors. It also has a 1000 rpm PTO for running equipment. The tractor comes with a Sound-Gard cab to keep the driver comfortable and safe. It has wet disc brakes and a differential lock to help control the tractor in tough conditions.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 155 hp (115.6 kW)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 15700 lb (7121 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 4640 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 4640 is Average. It is greater than 59% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 4640 is Average. It is greater than 69% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 4640 is Above Average. It is greater than 82% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 4640 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
OHV
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
466 ci (7.6 L)
Bore
4.56 in (115.9 mm)
Stroke
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
155 hp (115.6 kW)

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
6

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Brake Type
Differential hydraulic wet disc