- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1960–1969
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
J.I. Case 640 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 52.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
52.0 hp
38.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 640”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,495 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 9.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–21.7 mph
J.I. Case 640 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 640 was built from 1960 to 1969.
The J.I. Case 640 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 38.8 kW (52.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 640 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 640 weighs 2,039 kg (4,495 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 640 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 640 delivers 35.2 L/min (9.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 640”
How does the 640 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 50% below the median of 8 across the 295 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 300 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 640 have?
The only figure for the 640 is 52.0 hp (38.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 640”
How much will a 640 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 640 are below.
| Pump flow | 9.3 gpm · 35.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,950 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 640”
What transmission does a 640 have?
Transmission specifications for the 640 are below.
| Brakes | Pedal-operated double disc brake acting on the rear wheels |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical worm gear steering with hydraulic power assistance |
| Top speed | 12.4–21.7 mph · 20–35 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 640”
How much does a 640 weigh?
A 640 weighs 4,495 lb (2,039 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,495 lb · 2,039 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 79.3 in · 2,013 mm |
| Length | 134.5 in · 3,416 mm |
| Width | 80.7 in · 2,051 mm |
| Height | 63.5 in · 1,613 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.9 in · 530 mm |
| Front track | 52.0 in · 1,321 mm |
| Rear track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,219–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.8 ft · 3.00 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 640”
What oil does a 640 take, and how much?
A 640 engine takes 4.0 qt (3.75 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 4.0 qt · 3.75 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 640” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 640” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.5 qt · 15.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 640” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 640?
Within 10% of its 49.7 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 2020 OU49.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1972Side by side with the 640 →
- SAME Centauro 6049.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 640 →
- International Harvester 57450.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1975Side by side with the 640 →
- OLIVER 1365 (4 WD)50.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 640 →
- J.I. Case 40149.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1955–1957Side by side with the 640 →
- ZETOR 5511/554550.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1972Side by side with the 640 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 640
Is a 640 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 640 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 640 have?
A 640 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 640”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 640 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115288 · revision 989850. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document