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Ford 6640 vs John Deere 420C

A detailed comparison of the Ford 6640 and the John Deere 420C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Ford 66403690.0 kg (4WD ROPS: 8135.0 lbs)
John Deere 420C2131.0 kg (4-roller: 4138.1 lbs (1877.0 kg) 5-roller: 4698.0 lbs)
SpecificationFord 6640Ford 6640Agricultural TractorsJohn Deere 420CJohn Deere 420CAgricultural Tractors
Tractor TypeUtility TractorAgricultural Crawler Tractor
Horsepower67.6 kW (90.6 HP)—
Weight3690.0 kg (4WD ROPS: 8135.0 lbs)2131.0 kg (4-roller: 4138.1 lbs (1877.0 kg) 5-roller: 4698.0 lbs)
Lift Capacity2975.0 kg (4199.8 lbs (1905.0 kg) Optional: 4442.3 lbs (2015.0 kg) SLE: 6206.0 lbs (2815.0 kg) SLE optional: 6558.7 lbs)—
Transmission TypeFour-speed power shiftwith wet disc clutchUnsynchronized gear
Length411.0 cm (161.8 in.)259.0 cm (102.0 in.)
Pump Flow79.5 LPM (18.2 GPM (68.9 LPM) SLE: 21.0 GPM)—
Years Made1991-19951956-1958
Engine ModelFord GenesisJohn Deere
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselGasoline
Cylinders42
Displacement4982 cc (304.0 cu in.)1851 cc (113.0 cu in.)
Bore11.20 cm (4.41 in.)10.79 cm (4.25 in.)
Stroke12.70 cm (5.00 in.)10.21 cm (4.02 in.)
Rear PTO TypeIndependentLive
Rear PTO Speed540, 540/1000 RPM560 RPM
Torque Power1200 RPM—
Torque Speed457.0 N·m (337.1 lb-ft)—
Rated RPM2200 RPM—
Compression Ratio17.5:17.2:1
Battery12 V, CCA: 800A, One for ROPS and two for Cab6 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height271.0 cm (Cab Height: 106.7 in.)175.0 cm (Cab Height: 68.9 in.)
Wheelbase236.0 cm (92.9 in.)—
Ground Clearance50.0 cm (Front axle: 2WD: 21.7 in. (55.0 cm) 4WD: 19.7 in.)35.0 cm (13.8 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity177.5 l (25.0 gal (94.6 l) ROPS : 52.7 gal (199.5 l) Cab : 46.9 gal)39.7 l (10.5 gal)
Oil Capacity11.5 l (3.0 gal)4.7 l (1.2 gal)
Coolant Capacity14.5 l (3.8 gal)10.4 l (2.7 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity65.9 l (17.4 gal)—
Engine Oil TypeSAE 10W-30—
Transmission ModelElectroShift/Pulse CommandJohn Deere
Final DriveInboard planetary—
Gears16 forward and 16 reverse5 forward and 1 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WDCrawler
Max. Travel Speed30.7 km/h (Forward: 19.1 MPH)2.8 km/h (Forward: 5.8 MPH (9.3 km/h) Reverse: 1.7 MPH)
BrakesMechanical or hydraulic wet discMechanical band
Differential LockMechanical or electro-hydraulic—
Drawbar CategoryIII
Cabin TypeTwo-post foldable ROPS, Straddle-mount or raised deck .Comfort Command Cab .Open operator station
Hitch TypePosition control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerMechanical disc clutches
Front TiresAg: 7.50-16—
Rear TiresAg: 16.9-30—
Hydraulic TypeOpen center or closed center load sensing—
Valves1 to 4—
Track Size—10 /12/14-inch

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