Ford 740 Specifications

Production

Who manufactured this tractor and where?

• Manufacturer: Ford
• Type: Row-Crop tractor
• Factory: Highland Park, Michigan, USA
• Original price: $2,671 (1954)

Variants

What other variants are available for this model?

• 640: utility chassis

Horsepower

What is the claimed and tested horsepower of this tractor?

• Belt (claimed): 30 hp, 22.4 kW
• Plows: 2 (14-inch)
• Drawbar (tested): 28.32 hp, 21.1 kW
• Belt (tested): 31.62 hp, 23.6 kW

Engines

What engine types are available for this tractor?

• Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
• Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas

Mechanical

What are the mechanical specifications?

• Chassis: 4x2 2WD
• Brakes: differential mechanical internal expanding shoe
• Cab: Open operator station
• Transmission: 4-speed unsynchronized gear

Capacity

What is the hydraulic system capacity?

• Hydraulic system: 2.25 gal, 8.5 L

Hydraulics

What is the capacity of the hydraulics?

• Capacity: 2.25 gal, 8.5 L

Tractor Hitch

What is the rear hitch type and lift capacity?

• Rear Type: I
• Rear lift: 1,250 lbs, 567 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications?

• Rear PTO: transmission (non-live)
• Rear RPM: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes?

• Wheelbase: 85.3 inches, 216 cm
• Weight: 3079 to 3390 pounds
• Front tire: 6x16
• Rear tire: 11x28

Belt Pulley

What are the belt pulley specifications?

• Diameter: 9 inches, 22 cm
• Width: 6.5 inches, 16 cm
• RPM: 1,366
• Speed: 3,218 ft/min, 980.85 meters/min

Electrical

What are the electrical system specifications?

• Ground: positive
• Charging system: generator
• Charging amps: 20
• Battery volts: 6