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New Holland 5640 Specs ( 1996-1998 )

Name: New Holland 5640
Brand: New Holland

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Nebraska Test #OECD 1434

FORD NEW HOLLAND 5640 12x12 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 57.4 hp

Max Pull 10,365 lbs

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Overview

The New Holland 5640 is a utility tractor produced between 1996 and 1998 in Basildon, England, featuring a Ford Genesis 4.4L four-cylinder diesel engine. The model is available in two-wheel or four-wheel drive configurations with multiple transmission options including constant mesh, synchronized, and power shift systems. It is equipped with a rear Category II hitch providing 4,200 pounds of lift capacity at 24 inches and an open center hydraulic system on S and SL variants.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Data: In Nebraska Tractor Test evaluations, the model achieved a maximum PTO output of 68.0 horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 10,365 pounds.

Transmission Versatility: The tractor is configured with several transmission choices including an 8-speed constant mesh, 16-speed Dual Power, 12-speed synchronized, or a 16-speed ElectroShift four-speed power shift.

Physical Dimensions and Weight: This tractor features a 93-inch wheelbase and operating weights that vary from a 7,099-pound 2WD ROPS configuration to a 9,121-pound 4WD cab shipping weight.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Basildon, England / Original price was $30,000 in 1998
Manufacturer	New Holland

Engine

Engine type	Ford 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	25 gal (94.6 L)
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Cab Coolant capacity	16.9 qts (16.0 L)
Compression	17.5:1
Description	Ford Genesis / diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	268 ci (4.4 L)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.019 inches*Cold (0.483 mm)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Idle RPM	725-2375
Intake valve clearance	0.016 inches*Cold (0.406 mm)
Power (gross)	78.7 hp (58.7 kW)
Power (net)	75 hp (55.9 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
ROPS Coolant capacity	15.3 qts (14.5 L)
Starter volts	12
Torque	289 lb-ft (391.9 Nm)
Torque RPM	1400
Oil capacity	12.1 qts (11.5 L)
Drawbar (tested)	59.99 hp (44.7 kW)
Engine (gross)	78.7 hp (58.7 kW)
Engine (net)	75 hp (55.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	66 hp (49.2 kW)
PTO (tested)	66.26 hp (49.4 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	dry disc / dry disc / dry disc / wet disc
Description	Four gears (1-4), plus reverse, in two ranges (L/H). Optional creeper provided a third range. Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift gears or range. The eight-speed transmission was only used on the 5640S. / Dual Power adds a two-speed power shift between direct drive and the lower Dual Power range to the basic eight-speed transmission. The Dual Power range is engaged by a switch on the dashboard. Dual Power was an option on the 5640S.
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse / 16 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	69.6 qts (65.9 L) / 69.6 qts (65.9 L) / 64 qts (60.6 L)
Transmission	EconoShift / Dual Power / SynchroShift / ElectroShift/Pulse Command
Type	constant mesh / two-speed power shift / synchronized / four-speed power shift
Transmission type	8-speed constant mesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed synchronized / 16-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission type	8-speed constant mesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed synchronized / 16-speed four-speed power shift

Mechanical

Brakes	mechanical (S)
Cab	Two-post foldable ROPS. Straddle-mount (5640 S) or raised deck (SL/SLE). Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning (SL/SLE).
Description	Power steering
Differential lock	mechanical rear (S)
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary

Hydraulics

Pump flow	18.2 gpm (68.9 lpm)
Steering press.	2100 psi (144.8 bar)
Type	open center (S/SL)
Valves	1 to 4

Hitch

Control	Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 5640 SLE.
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4200 lbs (1905 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Electrical

Battery CCA	800
Battery volts	12
Cab Batteries	2
Cab Charging amps	100
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative
ROPS Batteries	1
ROPS Charging amps	55

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle)	22 inches (55 cm)
2WD Width	77 inches (195 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle)	20 inches (50 cm)
4WD Width	80 inches (203 cm)
Length	162 inches (411 cm)
Wheelbase	93 inches (236 cm)
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	16.9-30
Weight	7099 to 9121 pounds
Wheelbase	93 inches (236 cm)
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-30

5640 Serial Numbers

1991	BC68791
1992	BD02865
1993	BD35935
1994	BD65544
1995	BD98440
1996	022377B
1997	056436B
1998	083503B
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location:	Data plate inside hood.

New Holland 5640 Height

Cab	107 inches (271 cm)
Exhaust	112 inches (284 cm)
Hood	67 inches (170 cm)

New Holland 5640 Weight

2WD Cab Shipping	8129 lbs (3687 kg)
2WD ROPS Shipping	7099 lbs (3220 kg)
4WD Cab Shipping	9121 lbs (4137 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping	8091 lbs (3670 kg)
Ballasted	9768 lbs (4430 kg)
Operating	8070 lbs (4WD ROPS) (3660 kg)

New Holland 5640 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 1656

Description	Diesel 16x4 4WDApril 22 - May 12, 1992Link: OCED Tractor Test 1656 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5-Low used for power test. / Gear 2H used for pull test.
Fuel use	4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) / 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) / 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour)
Max power	59.99 hp (44.7 kW)
Max pull	8,611 lbs (3905 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	66.26 hp (49.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	63.17 hp (47.1 kW)

References

Description	Operator's Manual 5640, 6640, 7740 and 7840 S Range Tractors (42564031) published in 1994

Speeds

Description	With 16.9-34 rear tires. / With 16.9-34 rear tires. / With 16.9-38 rear tires. / With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD 1434

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Test Date: September to October, 1992

Location: Silsoe Research Institute, Wrest Park, Silsoe Bedford, England MK45 4HS

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

68.00 hp

0.42 lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

66.90 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	202 lb-ft (274 Nm)
Torque Rise	22.9%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	68.00	50.70	2170	1031

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
68.00	2170	4.10	0.42	16.60	N/A
59.30	2226	3.72	0.44	15.94	N/A
44.90	2246	3.05	0.48	14.72	N/A
30.00	2261	2.40	0.56	12.51	N/A
14.60	2266	1.91	0.91	7.66	N/A
N/A	2305	1.29	N/A	N/A	N/A

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	inHg	Condition	Crank RPM	Temp Air	Temp Cool
56.60	42.20	5,865	3.62	4.10	13.35	0.52	30.00	Maximum Power 5th (4L) Gear	2173	54	183
43.70	32.60	4,375	3.75	3.40	11.98	0.58	30.00	75% of Pull at Maximum Power 5th (4L) Gear	2233	55	181
29.40	21.90	2,910	3.79	2.50	10.13	0.69	30.00	50% of Pull at Maximum Power 5th (4L) Gear	2242	55	181
43.60	32.50	4,360	3.75	3.40	13.17	0.53	30.00	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed 6th (2M) Gear	2059	55	181
29.40	21.90	2,900	3.80	2.50	11.14	0.63	30.00	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed 6th (2M) Gear	2065	55	181

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Barometer	Temp Air	Temp Cool
2nd (2L) Gear	43.40	10,365	1.57	2216	14.80	11.65	0.60	30.00	55	183
3rd (3L) Gear	55.00	9,125	2.26	2170	7.70	13.25	0.53	30.00	55	183
4th (1M) Gear	55.50	7,845	2.65	2175	5.70	13.35	0.52	30.00	55	183
5th (4L) Gear	56.60	5,865	3.62	2173	4.10	13.35	0.52	30.00	54	183
6th (2M) Gear	56.20	5,375	3.92	2168	4.00	13.25	0.53	30.00	52	183
7th (3M) Gear	55.10	3,845	5.37	2163	3.10	12.99	0.54	30.00	54	183
8th (1H) Gear	55.70	3,470	6.02	2168	2.70	13.20	0.53	30.00	54	183
9th (4M) Gear	51.10	2,290	8.37	2169	2.10	12.12	0.58	30.00	55	183

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	kg/kW·hr	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Kw H L
57.40	42.80	6,010	26.70	3.58	5.76	2171	5.00	13.55	0.52	0.31	55	183	29.90	Maximum Power 5th (4L) Gear	2.67
44.90	33.50	4,520	20.10	3.73	6.01	2238	4.00	11.92	0.59	0.36	55	181	29.80	75% of Pull at Maximum Power 5th (4L) Gear	2.35
30.20	22.50	3,000	13.40	3.78	6.08	2240	2.90	10.18	0.69	0.42	55	181	29.80	50% of Pull at Maximum Power 5th (4L) Gear	2.01
45.30	33.80	4,535	20.20	3.75	6.03	2075	3.90	13.10	0.53	0.32	55	181	29.80	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed 6th (2M) Gear	2.58
30.20	22.50	3,000	13.40	3.78	6.08	2067	2.80	11.59	0.60	0.37	55	181	29.80	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed 6th (2M) Gear	2.28

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Barometer	Temp Air	Temp Cooling
3rd (3L) Gear	50.70	37.80	9,060	40.30	2.10	3.38	2194	15.00	11.98	0.58	29.80	55	183
4th (1M) Gear	54.60	40.70	7,890	35.10	2.60	4.18	2175	7.60	13.20	0.53	29.90	55	181
5th (4L) Gear	57.40	42.80	6,010	26.70	3.58	5.76	2171	5.00	13.55	0.52	29.90	55	183
6th (2M) Gear	57.00	42.50	5,485	24.40	3.90	6.27	2174	4.60	13.40	0.52	29.90	55	183
7th (3M) Gear	55.90	41.70	3,935	17.50	5.33	8.58	2164	3.50	13.22	0.53	29.90	54	184
8th (1H) Gear	56.10	41.80	3,505	15.60	6.00	9.66	2174	3.00	13.25	0.53	29.90	55	183

Engine

Make	Ford New Holland Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical
Displacement	268 cu in (4390 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Wheelbase	93 in (2362 mm)
Front Tread Width	55.6 to 83.7 in
Rear Tread Width	64.0 to 79.7 in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	9,310 lbs ( 4,223 kg )

Sound Levels

Gear Closest To 4.7 Mph 5th 4l Gear	78.00 dB(A)
Maximum Sound Level 5th 4l Gear	79.00 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 12th 4h Gear	78.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	**, 18.4R34
Front Tires	**, 14.9R24
Height of Drawbar	16.70 in (425 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	N/A lbs
Front	N/A lbs
Total	N/A lbs

New Holland 5640 Specs ( 1996-1998 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

5640 Serial Numbers

New Holland 5640 Height

New Holland 5640 Weight

New Holland 5640 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 1656

References

Speeds

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks