John Deere JD2640 Discussions

Here are the most recent JD2640 topics from our community.
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    JD 2640 Loss of Hydarulics

    I cannot lift the bucket or three point and the power steering is no longer working. The fluid levels are OK and the hydraulic/transmission filter is clean. Is this an issue with the pump at the...
  2. R

    3-Point Hitch JD 2640 with1000rpm pto

    hello I have a JD 2640 (1979) with what appears to be a 1,000 rpm 21 spline pto spindle. I recently purchased a King Kutter rotary mower with a six spline 540 rpm shaft. I have been told that...
  3. A

    John Deere 2640 - Starter Relay Location?

    Anyone else have a JD 2640 and know where the starter relay is actually located? I have the tech manual, but the one pic it has for this is grainy and has an arrow pointing to (upper corner under...
  4. J

    Oil & Fuel John Deere 2640 Will Not Start

    My Tractor A John Deere 2640 was left to sit for several months. When I tried to start it, it would crank but did not Fire at all. Wondering what the issue may be and wonder if it has a fuel...
  5. R

    Oil & Fuel JD 2640 with a few problems

    I recently purchased a JD 2640 with 5,400 hours. I've never owned this tractor before and have afew questiosn if anyone can help: 1. The front end loader bucket is always slowly dropping and...
  6. AKfish

    JD 2640 any good..?

    Been lookin at a pretty straight JD 2640 with about 4,000 hrs. I would like to use the tractor as a baler machine and pull a MoCo. A small square baler and maybe at some time down the road a...
  7. A

    JD 2640 Intermittent No Cranking

    Hi Guys, recently inherited my Dad's JD 2640. Have been having to jump start it; suspected very poor batteries (has 2), but now am not so sure. Topped off water in each cell of both batteries...
  8. W

    Buying Advice John deere 2640

    Looking at a jd2640 any suggestions they want 9500 for it. Is it a dependable tractor
  9. B

    Flail Mower Flail mower advice on JD 2640

    Hi, I've never owned a flail mower before, and I want one to keep my CRP grass in check. My JD 2640 has about 70hp at the PTO, and I'd like to go as wide as possible, within reason. I'm...
  10. B

    Ifo needed on JD 2640

    I am looking at an 2640 with loader. Can anyone tell me what trans comes in the 2640. It has a loader and was wondering if it cam with a reverser for loader work. I have looked on tractor data...
  11. R

    JD 2640 Block Heater

    My block heater does not appear to be working. Had it plugged in for two hours and could not feel any heat when touched the engine block. I checked the resistance with multimeter and was close to...
  12. S

    John Deere 2640 Wont Start and Lights wont turn on

    I was snowblowing the driveway when all the lights on the tractor got real dim and the alternator light came on. After I shut off the tractor it wouldn't restart. I brought the batteries in and...
  13. P

    JD 2640 hard to start

    Hi to all, I am a newbie here, but use other types of forums...I help my dad on his farm, I live 25 miles away. He has a JD 2640 that is driving us nuts on the starting--hard to start, barely...
  14. R

    JD 2640 Fan Belt Replacment

    It looks like in order to change the fan belt the manual says that you need to remove the main hydraulic pump drive? Is this the coupling located at the bottom just below the radiator fan? Looks...
  15. E

    JD 2640 parts manual?

    Hey all, I have a John Deere 2640 with leaks from the hydraulic lines. I'd like to get part numbers and schematics for the hydraulics. Any idea where to find them for download online? Thanks Jeff
  16. X

    Brake Appear To Be On or Engaged on 1980 JD 2640 stick shift

    Brake Appear To Be On or Engaged on 1980 JD 2640 stick shift. I checked hydra fluid ok. Front wheels are free when I roll up the front end/fork. Occurs forward and backwards but not all the time...
  17. A

    JD 2640 Tire/Wheel Size Options?

    Have 18.4 x 30's on Dad's 2640 right now, but tires are showing small cracks on sidewalls, and are likely from 1980's era, so would like to replace, with decent used, if I can find some. Inner...
  18. wjb-49

    Opinions on this JD 2640??

    I found a nice looking JD 2640 on Craigslist with the following description: I have not seen the tractor in person, but talked with the seller today. He explained that the engine is not new...
  19. L

    JD2640 Hi/Lo Range

    I have a JD2640 that is stuck in low range. Has anyone else had this problem?
  20. B

    JD 2640 - Generic Tie Rod Ends

    I need to replace all 4 ends and JD parts are $100 apiece Can I get generic ones? Where would I find them? I'm in northern Illinois Thanks, Barry __________________
  21. F

    john deere 2640 1978

    What would be a fair price for a John Deere 2640 with a 146 front loader 1978 new paint job? Everything seems to work except the left brake and the key does not activate the starter every time...
  22. M

    JD 2640 Hydraulic Leaks

    I have a couple hydraulic leaks on my JD 2640 that I am trying to diagnose. The first one leaks near the steering column and down onto the brake pedals. The second leak comes down between two...
  23. S

    JD 2640 looses power

    I was disking our arena with our 1980 JD 2640A when I noticed it was loosing power. I barely made it out of the arena when it died on me. It will start up fine and run for about 20 seconds and...
  24. F

    JD2640 Hi Lo shifter problem

    Hi Everyone, I am a new member & first time post. Today I was trying to shift from low to park to unhook my bush hog when my shift stick pulled completely out of the socket. The tractor is now...
  25. A

    john deere 2640 rattle

    was using differential lock on incline,when i released heard pop or crack sound,then rattle when clutch released. any ideas?
  26. P

    JD 2640 160 front loader

    I need to remove my front loader so I can work on my tractor. I can not start tractor, so I have no hydrulics. How do i remove the loader?
  27. S

    Remove Jd 2640 feul injectors

    I have a John Deere 2640 and need to remove the fuel injectors from the head. They seem to be stuck.
  28. S

    77 JD 2640 injector pump

    Dad gave me our 2640 that I used to work on as a kid. He mentioned it needed a valve replaced in the injector pump. He's most likely going off of what one of their mechanics told him. Said it...
  29. D

    Buying Advice JD 2640

    I was looking at a John Deere 2640 tractor which has had some extensive work done on it. I had agreed to a price and the dealer delivered the tractor. No money has changed hands. I was looking...
  30. G

    John Deere 2640 Tractor? Help?

    My father in law is thinking about buying a JD 2640. He found it on Craigslist, so he isnt sure on the hours right now, but the photos seem good. It has new tires and battery. Does anyone know of...
  31. B

    JD 2640 Selective Control Valve Leak

    For the 3rd time in less than 2 months, one of the two O rings (actually flat rubber washers) that seals the fluid in between the Housing and the valve cover is shredded. After the second event I...
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