Hello,
I m completely new to John Deere s and looking for advice/info. I m looking at purchasing a 1640 cab tractor 2 wheel drive. It only has 3300 hrsseems to run and operate well. A/C blows coldwhich is huge due to living in Texas.
I ve tried to do some research on this model. All I ve discovered is they re 62 hp tractors manufactured in Mannheim, Germany from 1980-1982that s about it. I haven t found any additional info or any reviews on this specific model (1640), but did see some negative reviews on other models built in Mannheim, Germany as a whole. Poor quality, poor fit and finishing, weak PTO s. All of which has me nervous; therefore, any info on this tractor would be greatly appreciated especially on the following:
- Any known reliability issues.
- Any specific engine, PTO or transmission/clutch problems
- Only being produced for a couple years (and the fact being built in Germany) does this make it hard to get parts?
- Are parts more expensive due to the above?
Thank you in advance for any and all help! I just don t want to make a big mistake. Have a great day.
Russel
I m completely new to John Deere s and looking for advice/info. I m looking at purchasing a 1640 cab tractor 2 wheel drive. It only has 3300 hrsseems to run and operate well. A/C blows coldwhich is huge due to living in Texas.
I ve tried to do some research on this model. All I ve discovered is they re 62 hp tractors manufactured in Mannheim, Germany from 1980-1982that s about it. I haven t found any additional info or any reviews on this specific model (1640), but did see some negative reviews on other models built in Mannheim, Germany as a whole. Poor quality, poor fit and finishing, weak PTO s. All of which has me nervous; therefore, any info on this tractor would be greatly appreciated especially on the following:
- Any known reliability issues.
- Any specific engine, PTO or transmission/clutch problems
- Only being produced for a couple years (and the fact being built in Germany) does this make it hard to get parts?
- Are parts more expensive due to the above?
Thank you in advance for any and all help! I just don t want to make a big mistake. Have a great day.
Russel